Lancasterian School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
180
AGES
3 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(26/11/2024)
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91%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

8.0:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
59.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
42.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
69.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Elizabeth Slinger Road
West Didsbury
Manchester
M20 2XA
01614450123

School Description

Lancasterian School provides a nurturing and stimulating environment, where pupils are happy. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils achieve well from their individual starting points. Staff know pupils well and build positive, trusting relationships with them. Pupils feel valued and cared for. They learn useful skills to manage their own feelings and emotions. They are kind and respectful towards each other and staff. They show a genuine interest in their learning. Pupils have many opportunities to develop socially, emotionally and physically. They regularly take part in trips, including to adventure farms, zoos and museums. These help them to develop their mental health and cultural understanding. Some pupils are members of the eco-council and rights respecting group. These opportunities enable them to voice their opinions and see these acted upon. Pupils also enjoy a variety of activities, such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme and sports. Pupils are well prepared for their future lives. All pupils in key stage 4 undertake work experience placements, such as in local supermarkets, cycle workshops and care homes. Pupils in Year 11 enjoy taking on responsibilities, such as preparing and serving food to staff and pupils in the ‘Café’.

Lancasterian School Parent Reviews



83% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 83% Agree 8% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 11-01-2025
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 17% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 11-01-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 42% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 11-01-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 58% Strongly Agree 17% Agree 17% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>58, "strongly_agree"=>17, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 11-01-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 33% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 11-01-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 25% Strongly Agree 58% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 8% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>25, "strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 11-01-2025
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 25% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 11-01-2025
Strongly Agree 42% Agree 42% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 17% {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>17} Figures based on 12 responses up to 11-01-2025
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 11-01-2025
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 25% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 11-01-2025
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 17% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 11-01-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 17% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 25% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>25} Figures based on 12 responses up to 11-01-2025
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 25% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 11-01-2025
Yes 83% No 17% {"yes"=>83, "no"=>17} Figures based on 12 responses up to 11-01-2025

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