The short version
79% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 63
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 42.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mrs Emma Houldcroft (Head of Education)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Cheshire, SK8 6RQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoyal College Manchester (Seashell Trust)
Special school · Very close
Willow House School
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Outwood Primary School
Primary · 426m away
Ivy Cottage Residential School
Independent · 431m away
Oakgrove School
Special school · 617m away
St James' Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Wilmslow Grange Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Handforth Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Royal School, Manchester's Ofsted rating?
Royal School, Manchester was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Royal School, Manchester?
Royal School, Manchester currently has 63 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Royal School, Manchester take?
Royal School, Manchester caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Royal School, Manchester?
Royal School, Manchester is in Stockport, SK8 6RQ, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Royal School, Manchester have a sixth form?
Yes, Royal School, Manchester has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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