Cloughside College
Cloughside College is a community special school in Manchester for pupils aged 11 to 19. It has 17 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Cloughside College is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection: March 2024.
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bury New Road Prestwich Manchester M25 3BL |
| Reference Number | 105376 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 17 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.82%
Girls: 41.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 11 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 13 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.7% |
| African | 11.8% |
Cloughside College continues to perform well as a good school, especially considering its unique context as a community hospital special school for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school focuses on providing a nurturing environment where pupils can develop emotionally and socially, supported by strong relationships with staff and a tailored curriculum that aligns with their mental health needs. Overall, pupils show progress in their learning and engagement, and they benefit from various supportive programs and activities designed to enhance their well-being.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 17 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 24 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Oct 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff foster a nurturing environment.
- Personalised and flexible curriculum tailored to individual needs.
- Pupils are given rich opportunities for participation in various therapies and activities.
- Effective collaboration with health and educational professionals supports pupils' recovery and development.
- Skillful support for pupils struggling with reading improves their confidence and fluency.
- Well-designed personal development programs support mental health and well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff have not secured the subject knowledge required to deliver the curriculum effectively.
In 2024–25 pupils at Cloughside College attended 44.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 95.3% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 30.3% | 10.1% | 49.3% | 39.2% | 36.5% | 40.9% | 39.3% | 51.0% | 56.4% | 54.7% |
| Unauthorised absence | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Severely absent pupils | 22.5% | 3.3% | 51.3% | 25.0% | 29.2% | 35.5% | 35.7% | 56.5% | 58.5% | 55.8% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2025–26 Cloughside College received £51,915 and spent £51,701 for each of its 35 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £406,000 (£11,600 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2024 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £320,000 | £406,000 |
| per pupil | £11,864 | £11,600 |
| In-year balance | £105,000 | £7,000 |
| per pupil | £3,900 | £214 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).
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What is Cloughside College's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Cloughside College is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
When was Cloughside College last inspected by Ofsted?
Cloughside College was last inspected in March 2024.
How many pupils does Cloughside College have?
Cloughside College has 17 pupils on roll.
What age range does Cloughside College cover?
Cloughside College for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Cloughside College?
Cloughside College is at Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3BL.