Welcome to Cloughside College
Cloughside College is a hospital school for young people with mental health conditions.
Our students are aged 11-19 years old and are on roll with our school only whilst they are patients in a CAMHS unit at Prestwich Hospital or Fairfield Hospital.
Due to the fact that students can be admitted from many locations around the country, we work with many schools. We are committed to ensuring that there is continuity in the education that we provide. Our students complete similar qualifications to those delivered in mainstream schools and FE establishments, including 'A' levels, GCSEs and Open Awards. Due to the range of establishments that we work with, we deliver a wide range of specifications. We also provide additional career-based learning and personal, social, health and economic education.
Where a young person is not currently in education, we offer appropriate educational and vocational pathways by providing personalised learning opportunities. For some young people we also play an important role in developing essential life skills and basic functional skills, supporting them to prepare for the future.
Our student population is constantly changing but we maintain high standards in a nurturing environment. We aim to make learning part of the hospital stay and believe the blend of therapeutic care and education aids recovery. Education staff work alongside doctors, nurses, psychologists, therapists, parents and carers, and social workers to support the students to become well enough to be discharged.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Community special school
Suitable Ages
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
16 Total
No. of Boys
13 (81.3%)
No. of Girls
3 (18.8%)
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Enrichment Activities
Show all activitiesMusic Our students have access to a variety of recording equipment and musical instruments through music therapy, after-school clubs, and music lessons, fostering their creativity and self-expression.
Enterprise Students participate in enterprise projects such as upcycling, which helps build self-confidence and develop business skills, preparing them for future success.
Physical Wellbeing We prioritise physical activity to promote overall wellbeing. Our programs ensure students stay active and healthy, contributing to their physical and mental development.
After-School Activities We offer a range of after-school activities in art, music, and ward-based learning. Our well-equipped learning zone provides students with access to educational materials, we also use GCSE POD which can be accessed via their own mobile devices, enhancing their learning experience. The college links closely with the occupational therapist team, the activity coordinators and the therapies team to ensure that learners have access to a wide range of out of hours activities.
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About School
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |