Lisburne School is a special academy in Stockport for children and young people aged 4 to 11. It supports autism, multi-sensory, severe learning and 1 other need.
- Ages 4–11
- 222 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 222 (places for 220)
- Headteacher
- Ms Samantha Benson (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Four Rivers Multi Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 January 2025
- Free school meals
- 44.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Stockport
- School reference (URN)
- 150462
Needs it supports
4 needs: autism, multi-sensory and 2 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Stockport (13)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Stockport (7)
Sensory and physical
- Multi-sensory impairment Other schools for this in Stockport (5)
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 Stockport 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
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them on the day.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, May 2012; school remains Outstanding (June 2023)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in May 2012. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, June 2023).
Contact and getting there
The Fairway, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5GP
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Castle Hill High School Special school · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.1 miles
- Bredbury Green Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Agricultural and Rural Centre Independent · Ages 11–17 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.2 miles
By need in Stockport: Autism (14) · Severe learning (14) · Speech and language (10) · Moderate learning (10) · PMLD (8) · SEMH (6) · Vision (6) · Multi-sensory (6) · Physical (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Hearing (5)
Questions about Lisburne School
How do I get a place at Lisburne 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 Lisburne School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Lisburne School support?
Autism, multi-sensory impairment, severe learning difficulty and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Lisburne School take?
Aged 4 to 11, boys and girls.
What is Lisburne School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 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 Lisburne School?
The Fairway, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5GP, in Stockport.
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