Lancasterian School

Special
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Elizabeth Slinger Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2XAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Lancasterian School is a special school in Manchester for ages 3 to 16. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 July 2019, report published 11 September 2019

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

17 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score93

93, 13 below the England average of 106.

Pupil numbers and mix

196 pupils on roll, with places for 192

Eligible for free school meals68.9%

68.9%, 42.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language39.3%

39.3%, 17.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support1%

1%, 13.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan99%

99%, 93 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lancasterian School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Birches School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
The Watkin Centre	1 mile	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Not published
Pioneer House High School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 0.4
Southern Cross School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
St John Vianney RC School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 2.4

School details

School type: Community special school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Randall
Phone: 01614450123
Website: lancasterian.manchester.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Elizabeth Slinger Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2XA
Local authority: Manchester
URN: 105608

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.