Oasis Academy Temple is a mainstream primary school in Manchester for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 85 of its 628 pupils (13.5%) were getting SEN support and 24 (3.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 628 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Manchester.
13.5% get SEN support
85 of 628 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3.8% have an EHC plan
24 of 628 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication54
- Moderate learning difficulty16
- Social, emotional and mental health11
- Autism5
- Hearing impairment5
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 primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 628 (places for 709)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ruth Robinson (Acting Headteacher)
- Part of
- Oasis Community Learning
- Free school meals
- 62.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Manchester
- School reference (URN)
- 145622
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 Manchester 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 Good, July 2013; school remains Good (September 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, September 2022).
Contact and getting there
Smedley Lane, Cheetham, Manchester, M8 8SA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Abraham Moss Community School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Beltane College Independent · Ages 16–25 0.8 miles
- Aim Habonim Independent · Ages 0–25 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- The Olive School, Manchester Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 10.1%, EHC plans 2.5% 0.3 miles
- St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 12.4%, EHC plans 3.1% 0.3 miles
- Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 13.6%, EHC plans 7.1% 0.4 miles
All mainstream schools in Manchester SEND schools in Manchester
Questions about Oasis Academy Temple
How many pupils at Oasis Academy Temple have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 85 of the 628 pupils (13.5%) were getting SEN support and 24 (3.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Oasis Academy Temple?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (54 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (16 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (11 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Oasis Academy Temple?
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 Oasis Academy Temple?
Through Manchester 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 Oasis Academy Temple?
You can ask for Oasis Academy Temple 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 Oasis Academy Temple 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 Abraham Moss Community School, about 0.6 miles away.
Where is Oasis Academy Temple?
Smedley Lane, Cheetham, Manchester, M8 8SA, in Manchester.
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.