Wright Robinson College is a mainstream secondary school in Manchester for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 293 of its 1,781 pupils (16.5%) were getting SEN support and 53 (3%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 1,781 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Manchester.
16.5% get SEN support
293 of 1,781 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3% have an EHC plan
53 of 1,781 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 health98
- Speech, language and communication67
- Autism36
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia28
- Moderate learning difficulty9
- Visual impairment9
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 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,781 (places for 1,800)
- Headteacher
- Mr Martin Haworth
- Part of
- Flagship Learning Trust
- Free school meals
- 47.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Manchester
- School reference (URN)
- 146239
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
Report card, March 2026: Strong standard in 4 of 6 areas
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExceptional
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourExceptional
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, October 2021).
Contact and getting there
Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8RL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Hanthorn House School Independent · Ages 11–16 1.0 mile
- Higher Openshaw Community School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
- Melland High School Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.4 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Clement's CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 18.3%, EHC plans 3.8% 0.4 miles
- St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 16.2%, EHC plans 4.3% 0.5 miles
- Abbey Hey Primary Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 15.1%, EHC plans 7% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Manchester SEND schools in Manchester
Questions about Wright Robinson College
How many pupils at Wright Robinson College have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 293 of the 1,781 pupils (16.5%) were getting SEN support and 53 (3%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Wright Robinson College?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (98 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (67 pupils) and autism (36 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Wright Robinson College?
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 Wright Robinson College?
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 Wright Robinson College?
You can ask for Wright Robinson College 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 Wright Robinson College 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 St James' CofE Primary School Gorton, about 0.8 miles away.
Where is Wright Robinson College?
Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8RL, in Manchester.
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