Located in Manchester, Manchester Hospital School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Manchester Hospital School currently has around 318 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.1% boys and 45.9% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 3rd Floor School, Manchester, M13 9WL |
| Website: | www.manchesterhospitalschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01615092368 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Manchester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanna Beswick |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 105602 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 318 |
| Number of Boys: | 172 |
| Number of Girls: | 146 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School Lincoln Grove , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 0DX | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius RC Junior and Infant and Nursery School Addison Close , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9JR | - not rated | 791 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Webster Primary School Denmark Road , Greenheys M15 6JU | - not rated | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Webster Primary School Denmark Road , Greenheys M15 6JU | - not rated | 872 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester Denmark Road , Moss Side M15 6JS | 4out of 4 | 953 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducie High School Lloyd Street North , Moss Side M14 4GA | - not rated | 763 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent De Paul RC High School Denison Road , Victoria Park M14 5RX | - not rated | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Hospital School 3rd Floor School , Royal Manchester Children's Hospital M13 9WL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamia School 42 Great Southern Street , M14 4EZ | - not rated | 914 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Park School Monton Street , Moss Side M14 4GP | - not rated | 956 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinc College Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 983 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SNAP (School Non Attenders Project) Trinity House Community Resource Centre , Grove Close M14 5AA | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.