Melland High School
Gorton Education Village, 50 Wembley Road, Gorton, M18 7DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Melland High School is a special school in Gorton for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2013, report published 21 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 March 2024
Melland High School is an inspirational and vibrant place. Pupils flourish socially and academically. The school is ambitious for every pupil. Pupils know that their views and opinions matter. They develop effective strategies that enable them to communicate with confidence. Pupils feel safe, happy and well cared for. All pupils have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. Expectations for their achievements are high, no matter what pathway they follow. Determined staff do everything that they can to ensure that pupils enjoy school and that they benefit from a carefully adapted curriculum. Pupils thrive personally and academically. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Highly effective classroom and social time routines mean that pupils know exactly what to expect and when. This helps pupils to feel calm and secure, and it adds to the harmonious atmosphere that pervades throughout the school. At the heart of the school's work is the continual focus on equipping pupils with the skills that they need to make a valuable contribution to society. This is also true for students in the sixth form. Right from the start, the wider experiences offered to pupils focus on developing their independence and social skills. This offer includes activities such as outdoor pursuits, theatre trips and performing arts projects.
Pupil numbers and mix
256 pupils on roll, with places for 149
Schools near Melland High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Reddish Hall School | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 6.3 |
| Rodney House School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Broadstones School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 2.3 |
| Heaton School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sue Warner
- Phone
- 01612239915
- Address
- Gorton Education Village, 50 Wembley Road, Gorton, M18 7DT
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 138532
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.