Melland High School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | GORTON EDUCATION VILLAGE 50 WEMBLEY ROAD GORTON GREATER MANCHESTER M18 7DT |
| Phone | 01612239915 |
| Reference Number | 138532 |
Melland High School continues to demonstrate outstanding performance, providing an inspirational and vibrant environment where pupils with special educational needs and disabilities flourish academically and socially. The school maintains high expectations for all students, ensuring that they feel safe, happy, and valued. It implements a carefully adapted curriculum that is personalized to meet the unique needs of each pupil, contributing to their overall growth and development. The commitment of the staff to support students' learning and personal development is evident through the positive and caring atmosphere in the school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 251 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 66.93%
Girls: 33.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 68.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 44.6% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 32 | 21 | 53 |
| 8 | 45 | 14 | 59 |
| 9 | 15 | 9 | 24 |
| 10 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 11 | 17 | 9 | 26 |
| 12 | 16 | 7 | 23 |
| 13 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 20.7% |
| Pakistani | 16.7% |
| African | 13.9% |
| Asian, Other | 8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 2% |
| Indian | 2% |
| Caribbean | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 16 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 27 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Sep 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 13 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Melland High School | |
| 13 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 08 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil achievements.
- Effective communication strategies enabling pupils to express themselves.
- Thoughtfully designed learning environments tailored to individual needs.
- Strong focus on social skills and personal development.
- Extensive training for staff in behaviour management.
- Integration of career education and skills for future independence.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Rushbrook Primary Academy
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0.19 miles |
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Gorton Primary School
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0.3 miles |
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Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Knutsford Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7NJ |
0.5 miles |
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Old Hall Drive Academy
Old Hall Drive, Gorton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M18 7FU |
0.52 miles |
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St Richard's RC Primary School
Wilpshire Avenue, Longsight, Manchester, M12 5TL |
0.57 miles |
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Oasis Academy Aspinal
Broadacre Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7NY |
0.63 miles |
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Crowcroft Park Primary School
Stovell Avenue, Manchester, M12 5SY |
0.63 miles |
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Chapel Street Community Primary School
Chapel Street, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3GH |
0.65 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School
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0.74 miles |
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0.92 miles |
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Alma Park Primary School
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0.94 miles |
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy
Higginson Road, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 6BG |
0.97 miles |
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St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
Stelling Street, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8LW |
0.97 miles |
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Stanley Grove Primary Academy
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1.02 miles |
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Dane Bank Primary School
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1.03 miles |
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St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester
Clare Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 2QW |
1.04 miles |
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Abbey Hey Primary Academy
Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M18 8PF |
1.04 miles |
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Vale View Primary School
Mill Lane, North Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 6TP |
1.05 miles |
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Longsight Community Primary
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1.08 miles |
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1.08 miles |
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Cedar Mount Academy
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0 miles |
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Grange School
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0.25 miles |
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Reddish Hall School
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0.88 miles |
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Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy
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0.9 miles |
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St Peter's RC High School
Kirkmanshulme Lane, Greater Manchester, M12 4WB |
0.95 miles |
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Progress Schools - Gorton
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0.98 miles |
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Co-op Academy Belle Vue
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1.03 miles |
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1.22 miles |
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Levenshulme High School
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1.23 miles |
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Reddish Vale High School
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1.28 miles |
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Wright Robinson College
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1.44 miles |
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The Manchester Grammar School
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1.45 miles |
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LTE Group
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1.56 miles |
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Dean Trust Ardwick
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1.6 miles |
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Music Stuff
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1.62 miles |
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Heaton School
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1.65 miles |
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1.84 miles |
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1.96 miles |
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1.96 miles |
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