IncludEd Learning is an independent special school approved under Section 41 in Manchester for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 16 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school (Section 41)
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 16 (places for 16)
- Headteacher
- Ms noreen khan
- Opened
- 18 August 2014
- Council
- Manchester
- School reference (URN)
- 141207
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Manchester council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, December 2024
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in December 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
8 Alexandra Road South, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8ER
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about IncludEd Learning
How do I get a place at IncludEd Learning?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult IncludEd Learning. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does IncludEd Learning take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is IncludEd Learning’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is IncludEd Learning?
8 Alexandra Road South, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8ER, in Manchester.
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