Maple House School is an independent special school in Manchester, Lancashire, for children and young people aged 6 to 14.
- Ages 6–14
- 3 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 6 to 14
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 3 (places for 10)
- Headteacher
- Ms Emma Fletcher
- Opened
- 31 March 2017
- Council
- Lancashire
- School reference (URN)
- 144375
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 Lancashire council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them on the day.
Ofsted
Rated Good, July 2024
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
546-548 Manchester Road, Haslingden, Manchester, BB4 6LN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Maple House School
How do I get a place at Maple House School?
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 Maple House School. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does Maple House School take?
Aged 6 to 14, boys and girls.
What is Maple House School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Maple House School?
546-548 Manchester Road, Haslingden, Manchester, BB4 6LN, in Lancashire.
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