Located in Chorlton, Manchester Secondary PRU is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit 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.
Manchester Secondary PRU currently has around 221 pupils on roll, which is about 130% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.2% boys and 30.8% girls. Around 80.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.6%.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Mersey Valley Campus, Chorlton, M21 7JJ |
| Website: | www.mspru.manchester.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01616967955 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Manchester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Colin Harvey-Rigby |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 136743 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 170 |
| Number of Pupils: | 221 |
| Number of Boys: | 153 |
| Number of Girls: | 68 |
| White British | 46.60% | 103 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 8.60% | 19 |
| Pakistani | 6.80% | 15 |
| African | 6.80% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.30% | 14 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 9 |
| Other Black | 3.60% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 2.30% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 2.30% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 2.30% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.40% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow Hall Primary School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | - not rated | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Hall Primary School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Hall Junior School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | - not rated | 291 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Hall Infant School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | - not rated | 291 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose RC Primary School Princess Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7QA | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 2out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | 4out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,833 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Manchester Jewish Preparatory School 5 Stanton Avenue , West Didsbury M20 8PT | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbrook School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.