Piper Hill High School
Firbank Road, Newall Green, Manchester, M23 2YSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Piper Hill High School is a special school in Manchester for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2013, report published 30 April 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Pupils flourish at this exceptional school. They feel safe and happy in this welcoming place, where everyone is treated equally. They rise to the school's high expectations of their behaviour because staff know and understand them well. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, realise the school's high expectations for their achievement. They are curious and inquisitive learners. Pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. At the heart of the school's aspirations is the relentless desire to prepare all pupils extremely well for their next steps in education and life beyond school. Pupils undertake carefully considered work experience placements and students in the post-16 provision have opportunities to experience learning which is linked to real-life experiences. Pupils benefit greatly from the broad programme of enrichment opportunities that the school has developed to help them to become more resilient and confident. Pupils enjoy residential trips, trips to the theatre and outdoor learning opportunities. They participate in a multitude of varied activities, including a wide range of sports. The school makes every effort to prepare pupils for the best lives possible.
Pupil numbers and mix
285 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Piper Hill High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Cross School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| The Watkin Centre | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Pioneer House High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 0.4 |
| Pictor Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Louise Lynn
- Phone
- 01614363009
- Address
- Firbank Road, Newall Green, Manchester, M23 2YS
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 141805
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.