Pioneer House High School

Pioneer House High School continues to excel following its last inspection, maintaining the high standards that were previously recognized. The school, part of the Prospere Learning Trust, provides a supportive environment where students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can thrive. It offers a meticulously designed curriculum that addresses the unique needs of its pupils, enabling them to achieve exceptional outcomes both academically and socially. The school's commitment to preparing students for adulthood is evident in its tailored programs and opportunities for personal development.

Strengths

• Pupils thrive in a nurturing and aspirational environment.
• The curriculum is meticulously designed to meet the needs of SEND pupils.
• Strong focus on reading and oracy, with tailored support for students.
• Exceptional personal development program that fosters resilience and independence.
• Effective support and training for staff to enhance their professional expertise.
• High expectations and strong progression routes for pupils from various starting points.

In 2024–25 pupils at Pioneer House High School attended 92.1% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 29.5% 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 Pioneer House High 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 Pioneer House High School had 7.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 29.1% 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 Pioneer House High School had 170 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: severe learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; 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 2024–25 Pioneer House High School received £25,356 and spent £24,390 for each of its 156 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £866,000 (£5,551 per pupil).

Across all 10 schools of Prospere Learning Trust, income was £11,772 and spending £11,506 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). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

All schools in Manchester · Manchester local authority: places and applications

Pioneer House High School is part of Prospere Learning Trust, which runs 11 schools. The nearest others:

• Chorlton High School Manchester
• CHS South Manchester
• Piper Hill High School Manchester
• Manchester Enterprise Academy Wythenshawe
• Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Manchester
• Pear Tree Specialist Support High School Stockport
• Grange School Manchester
• Orchard House Specialist High School Manchester
• Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Manchester
• Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Manchester

What is Pioneer House High School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Pioneer House High School is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2025.

When was Pioneer House High School last inspected by Ofsted?

Pioneer House High School was last inspected in March 2025.

How many pupils does Pioneer House High School have?

Pioneer House High School has 170 pupils on roll.

What age range does Pioneer House High School cover?

Pioneer House High School for pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Pioneer House High School?

Pioneer House High School is at 200 Yewtree Lane, Northern Moor, Manchester, M23 0FF.