Rodney House School

Special
Local authority maintained
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

2 Albert Grove, Longsight, Manchester, M12 4WFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Rodney House School is a special school in Manchester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 October 2012, report published 20 November 2012

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

8 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%.

Pupil numbers and mix

75 pupils on roll, with places for 72

Eligible for free school meals66.7%

66.7%, 40.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language53.3%

53.3%, 31.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Rodney House School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Grange School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	0% met the expected standard
Melland High School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Not published
Manchester Hospital School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	Not published
Reddish Hall School	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 6.3
Broadstones School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 2.3

School details

School type: Community special school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Morley
Phone: 01612306854
Website: rodneyhouse.manchester.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: 2 Albert Grove, Longsight, Manchester, M12 4WF
Local authority: Manchester
URN: 105616

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.