Grange School is a special academy in Manchester for children and young people aged 4 to 19.
- Ages 4–19
- 312 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 312 (places for 220)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachael Clifford
- Part of
- Prospere Learning Trust
- Opened
- 1 May 2019
- Free school meals
- 69.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Manchester
- School reference (URN)
- 145845
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 Outstanding, October 2023
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in October 2023.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Matthews Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M12 4GR
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Gorton Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.1 miles
- Melland High School Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 miles
- Rushbrook Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
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Questions about Grange School
How do I get a place at Grange 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 Grange School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Grange School take?
Aged 4 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Grange School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in October 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Grange School?
Matthews Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M12 4GR, in Manchester.
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