Manchester has 19 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 8 were outstanding or exceptional and 84% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 16 Jun 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 8 outstanding or exceptional
- 8 good, strong or expected
- 3 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School | Outstanding | 3 Apr 2019 | M22 |
| Grange School | Outstanding | 18 Oct 2023 | M12 |
| Melland High School | Outstanding | 16 Jan 2018 | M18 |
| North Ridge High School | Outstanding | 27 Mar 2018 | M9 |
| Pioneer House High School | Outstanding | 9 May 2019 | M23 |
| Piper Hill High School | Outstanding | 9 Jan 2018 | M23 |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School | Outstanding | 4 Jul 2023 | M9 |
| Rodney House School | Outstanding | 14 Mar 2017 | M12 |
| Bridge College | Good | 20 Sept 2013 | M11 |
| Digital Advantage | Good | 1 May 2025 | M60 |
| IncludEd Learning | Good | 12 Dec 2024 | M16 |
| Lancasterian School | Good | 10 Jul 2019 | M20 |
| Manchester Hospital School | Good | 16 May 2018 | M13 |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education | Good | 8 Feb 2024 | M7 |
| Pinc College | Good | 19 Jun 2025 | M13 |
| The Birches School | Good | 15 May 2024 | M20 |
| The Greens ENS | Needs attention | 16 Jun 2026 | M40 |
| The Watkin Centre | Requires improvement | 12 Dec 2024 | M23 |
| Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators | Needs attention | 20 Jan 2026 | M50 |