Harpurhey Alternative Provision School
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School is an independent school in Manchester for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 22 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Harpurhey Alternative Provision School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in November 2024. In 2017 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.8, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: November 2024. GCSE results: 2017.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Christ Church Parish Hall Water Street Harpurhey Manchester Lancashire M9 5US |
| Phone | 07432506703 |
| Reference Number | 141680 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 22 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 59.09%
Girls: 40.91% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School has been judged as requiring improvement overall, following its last inspection, which rated it as inadequate. The school creates a calm and respectful environment where pupils feel valued and cared for by the staff. While many pupils demonstrate good behavior and settle in well, there are significant concerns regarding academic achievement and the quality of the educational offerings. Although the school has high aspirations for its students, some pupils are not achieving to their full potential due to gaps in the curriculum and insufficient support in certain areas, notably reading.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 May 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 26 Sep 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 29 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Nov 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 27 Sep 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 06 Dec 2016 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from positive relationships with staff.
- The school provides a calm and respectful environment.
- Most pupils quickly settle in due to effective induction programs.
- The curriculum is well matched for pupils in Year 10 and 11.
- Many students successfully achieve qualifications that help them transition to post-16 opportunities.
- The school has effective practices for managing student behavior and attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not achieve as well as they should due to unclear curriculum goals.
- There are gaps in knowledge that are not promptly addressed by staff.
- A number of pupils lack sufficient support in developing reading skills.
- Limited opportunities for students to develop talents and interests hinder personal growth.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 6 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 38 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 6 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 38 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 4 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 38 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 23 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 5 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 38 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 5 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 11 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 38 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 8 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 38 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 8 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 38 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 11 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 38 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 10 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 38 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 5 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 23 | 15 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 13.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 77.3% of pupils at Harpurhey Alternative Provision School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 22.7% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Harpurhey Alternative Provision School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Harpurhey Alternative Provision School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in November 2024.
When was Harpurhey Alternative Provision School last inspected by Ofsted?
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School was last inspected in November 2024.
How many pupils does Harpurhey Alternative Provision School have?
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School has 22 pupils on roll.
What age range does Harpurhey Alternative Provision School cover?
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School for pupils aged 11 to 16.
What are Harpurhey Alternative Provision School's GCSE results?
In 2017 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.8, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Harpurhey Alternative Provision School?
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School is at Christ Church Parish Hall, Water Street, Harpurhey, Manchester, Lancashire, M9 5US.