Manor School is a mainstream secondary school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 19. In January 2026, 118 of its 851 pupils (13.9%) were getting SEN support and 29 (3.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–19
- 851 pupils
- Ofsted: Inadequate
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in North Northamptonshire.
13.9% get SEN support
118 of 851 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3.4% have an EHC plan
29 of 851 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health34
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia34
- Moderate learning difficulty26
- Autism17
- Speech, language and communication12
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
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 851 (places for 900)
- Headteacher
- Mr Stuart Judge (Principal)
- Part of
- Nene Education Trust
- Free school meals
- 23.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- North Northamptonshire
- School reference (URN)
- 137613
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 North Northamptonshire 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
Serious weaknesses. Rated Inadequate, July 2024; school remains Good (March 2020)
Ofsted has placed this school in serious weaknesses.
Rated Inadequate at its last graded inspection, in July 2024.
- Quality of educationInadequate
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementInadequate
- Sixth formRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, March 2020).
Contact and getting there
Mountbatten Way, Raunds, Wellingborough, NN9 6PA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Chelveston Road School Special school · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 3.2 miles
- Thrapston Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 3.5 miles
- Denfield Park Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 4.4 miles
- Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 7.0 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Peter's Church of England Academy Primary · Ages 7–11 · SEN support 10.2%, EHC plans 2.3% 0.0 miles
- Raunds Park Infant School Primary · Ages 5–7 · SEN support 2.7%, EHC plans 4.7% 0.2 miles
- Windmill Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12%, EHC plans 9% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in North Northamptonshire SEND schools in North Northamptonshire
Questions about Manor School
How many pupils at Manor School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 118 of the 851 pupils (13.9%) were getting SEN support and 29 (3.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Manor School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (34 pupils), dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (34 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (26 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Manor 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 Manor School?
Through North Northamptonshire 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 Manor School?
You can ask for Manor 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 Manor 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 Thrapston Primary School, about 3.5 miles away.
Where is Manor School?
Mountbatten Way, Raunds, Wellingborough, NN9 6PA, in North Northamptonshire.
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