Manchester Mesivta School is a mainstream secondary school in Prestwich, Bury, for boys aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 55 of its 233 pupils (23.6%) were getting SEN support and 13 (5.6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 233 pupils
- Boys only
- Ofsted: Requires improvement
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Bury.
23.6% get SEN support
55 of 233 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
5.6% have an EHC plan
13 of 233 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health42
- Moderate learning difficulty8
- Autism7
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys only
- Pupils
- 233 (places for 396)
- Headteacher
- Rabbi Zevi Katz (Principal)
- Faith
- Jewish
- Free school meals
- 2.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bury
- School reference (URN)
- 134195
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Bury council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement, January 2024
Rated Requires improvement at its last graded inspection, in January 2024.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Beechwood, Charlton Avenue, Prestwich, M25 0PH
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Cloughside College Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
- Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Independent · Ages 4–25 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- Brentnall Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Inadequate 1.3 miles
- Bowker Vale Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.4 miles
Other mainstream schools
Questions about Manchester Mesivta School
How many pupils at Manchester Mesivta School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 55 of the 233 pupils (23.6%) were getting SEN support and 13 (5.6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Manchester Mesivta School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (42 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (8 pupils) and autism (7 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Manchester Mesivta School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Manchester Mesivta School?
Through Bury council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Manchester Mesivta School?
You can ask for Manchester Mesivta School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Manchester Mesivta School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Brentnall Academy, about 1.3 miles away.
Where is Manchester Mesivta School?
Beechwood, Charlton Avenue, Prestwich, M25 0PH, in Bury.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.