Orchard House Specialist High School
Orchard House Specialist High School is a free schools special in Manchester for pupils aged 11 to 19. It has 48 pupils on roll.
| Type | Special School / Free schools special |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 6 Sawley Road Miles Platting Manchester Greater Manchester M40 8EZ |
| Phone | 07930657693 |
| Reference Number | 151726 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 48 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 72.92%
Girls: 27.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 64.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 50% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 35 | 13 | 48 |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 25% |
| White, British | 20.8% |
| Pakistani | 14.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 6.3% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Asian | 4.2% |
| Asian, Other | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
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In 2025–26 Orchard House Specialist High School had 7.1 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6).
Pupils per teacher
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 2.1 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | – |
| Sick days per teacher | – |
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 Orchard House Specialist High School had 48 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; autistic spectrum disorder.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 23 |
| Severe learning difficulty | 10 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 6 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 3 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 3 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 2 |
| Profound and multiple learning difficulty | 1 |
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.
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Orchard House Specialist High School is part of Prospere Learning Trust, which runs 11 schools. The nearest others:
- Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Manchester
- Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Manchester
- Grange School Manchester
- Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Manchester
- CHS South Manchester
- Chorlton High School Manchester
- Pioneer House High School Manchester
- Pear Tree Specialist Support High School Stockport
- Piper Hill High School Manchester
- Manchester Enterprise Academy Wythenshawe
How many pupils does Orchard House Specialist High School have?
Orchard House Specialist High School has 48 pupils on roll.
What age range does Orchard House Specialist High School cover?
Orchard House Specialist High School for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Orchard House Specialist High School?
Orchard House Specialist High School is at 6 Sawley Road, Miles Platting, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 8EZ.