Cloughside College
URN: 105376 • Manchester M25 3BL
Overview
- Name
- Cloughside College
- URN
- 105376
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Ingham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01612710106
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bury New Road, Manchester M25 3BL
Summary
Cloughside College is a community special school located in Manchester, catering to young people aged 11-19 with mental health conditions. The school operates primarily for students who are patients in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) units at Prestwich Hospital or Fairfield Hospital. With a current enrolment of 16 pupils and a capacity for 62, Cloughside College focuses on providing a supportive and adaptive learning environment that promotes respect and creativity.
The curriculum at Cloughside College is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, encompassing Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. It includes a wide range of subjects and opportunities for wider learning, such as educational visits and clubs. The school prioritises mental health and well-being, offering resources and support for both students and their families, ensuring a holistic approach to education and care.
Cloughside College values strong communication with parents and carers, providing various resources to assist them. The school is committed to fostering a compassionate community that inspires hope and belief in every student, helping them navigate their educational journey during their time in care.
The curriculum at Cloughside College is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, encompassing Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. It includes a wide range of subjects and opportunities for wider learning, such as educational visits and clubs. The school prioritises mental health and well-being, offering resources and support for both students and their families, ensuring a holistic approach to education and care.
Cloughside College values strong communication with parents and carers, providing various resources to assist them. The school is committed to fostering a compassionate community that inspires hope and belief in every student, helping them navigate their educational journey during their time in care.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Home (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- News (other)
- Terms and Conditions. (other)
- Ethos & Values (other)
- Policies (other)
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- Admissions (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Rowan Tree Primary School (72.9)
- The Manchester Metropolitan University (68.7)
- Delamere School (67.1)
- Springside (65.6)
- Longford Park School (65.3)
Key details
- LA
- Bury
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 62
- Pupils
- 16
- Boys
- 13
- Girls
- 3
- FSM %
- 50.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 62 | 50.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 72 | 50.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 40 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 40 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 40 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 40 | 50.00 |
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