Maple House School
546-548 Manchester Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, Manchester, BB4 6LNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Maple House School is a special school in Manchester for ages 6 to 14. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 July 2024, report published 11 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 July 2024
Pupils know that they are cared for at this school. They are supported to develop trusting and nurturing relationships. As a result, pupils feel valued and happy. Pupils arrive at the school having experienced significant disruption to their education. They see Maple House as a fresh start. The school works effectively to remove the significant barriers that pupils face. Through the school's supportive approach, pupils develop a renewed sense of pride in their learning. This is due to the school's high expectations for pupils' behaviour and education. Typically, pupils behave well. They are keen to be recognised as 'star of the day' and to collect points for their positive behaviour. During their time at the school, pupils, who all have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), experience a curriculum that is appropriate to their needs. Pupils' self-esteem and engagement with learning improve considerably during their time at the school. Over time, they achieve well from their individual starting points. Pupils take part in a variety of activities that extend beyond the academic curriculum. For example, they visit museums, synagogues, and churches to find out more about the world and its people. They take part in archery, water sports and local litter picks. Pupils also learn to make decisions as part of their school council roles. These experiences help pupils to develop independence and social skills in preparation for life beyond school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, staff do not have secure enough subject knowledge to design the most effective activities to help pupils to learn. As a result, some pupils do not have secure foundations on which to build new knowledge. The school should ensure that staff receive further training to ensure that they deliver the curriculum consistently well in these subjects.
- In some subjects, pupils are not supported to retain knowledge as effectively as they could. This means that pupils do not build their knowledge as securely as they should. The school should ensure that it develops more effective ways to enable pupils to remember their learning in these subjects.
Pupil numbers and mix
3 pupils on roll, with places for 10
Schools near Maple House School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tor View School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 1.8 |
| Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Belmont School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 3.7 |
| Rossendale School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 31.4 |
| Lower Pastures | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 6 to 14
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Ms Emma Fletcher
- Phone
- 447747268586
- Address
- 546-548 Manchester Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, Manchester, BB4 6LN
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 144375
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.