Rodney House School

Rodney House School remains an outstanding institution that excels in providing education for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school is characterized by its ambitious leaders and dedicated staff, who create a nurturing environment where pupils feel happy and safe. Over time, students are able to meet high expectations and benefit from tailored support and innovative teaching strategies, leading to impressive achievements in academics and personal development. The school is well-regarded by families, who appreciate the excellent pastoral care provided.

Strengths

• Highly ambitious leaders and dedicated staff.
• Strong support for students with SEND.
• Effective behaviour management strategies.
• Engaging curriculum that promotes learning.
• Excellent communication development opportunities.
• Wide range of extracurricular activities available.
• Strong ties with the community.
• Supportive and collaborative environment for staff.

In 2024–25 pupils at Rodney House School attended 90.3% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 41.8% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

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 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Rodney House School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Rodney House School had 7.1 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 17.1% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Rodney House School had 75 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Rodney House School received £37,285 and spent £36,747 for each of its 75 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £229,000 (£3,054 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

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 Rodney House School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Rodney House School is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2023.

When was Rodney House School last inspected by Ofsted?

Rodney House School was last inspected in July 2023.

How many pupils does Rodney House School have?

Rodney House School has 75 pupils on roll.

What age range does Rodney House School cover?

Rodney House School for pupils aged 4 to 11.

What are Rodney House School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Rodney House School?

Rodney House School is at 2 Albert Grove, Longsight, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 4WF.