Welcome to Manchester Hospital School
I am very proud to be the Headteacher of Manchester Hospital School. Our core purpose is to ensure that all pupils have access to an education even though they are experiencing ill health.
Manchester Hospital School is a beacon excellence which ensures that all pupils receive the highest standard of education during their time with us. Ofsted July 2025 concluded that we are ‘Outstanding’ in all areas of the framework.
Ofsted July 2025 “Manchester Hospital School fosters a truly exceptional haven of calm and learning.”
Our schools operate across a number of sites, teaching children of all ages and abilities. We also work with schools across Manchester and beyond, offering advice and guidance and practical assistance on how they can best support students who cannot attend school for health reasons.
Our school plays an important role within the National Association for Hospital Education. You can find its website here (www.nahe.org.uk) and a link to its manifesto here.
For more information about our school, please click here
Joanna Beswick
Headteacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Community special school
Suitable Ages
4 to 16
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
318 Total
No. of Boys
172 (54.1%)
No. of Girls
146 (45.9%)
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Enrichment Activities
Show all activitiesWe provide pupils with a wide range of rich experiences involving pupils visiting cultural and educational venues which broaden pupils’ understanding of the world around them. We recognise that for some of our pupils, visiting a new venue can be challenging due to their mental or medical health therefore we carry out thorough risk assessment procedures to ensure that as many pupils as possible can access these experiences.
We provide high quality careers education, advice and guidance for pupils. We aim to ensure that every student is equipped with the skills, abilities and qualifications to pursue a fulfilling career. Our careers programme explores options and raises aspirations in partnership with a wide range of post 16 and 18 providers and careers educators.
We build a culture of empathy and respect for all our learners and staff. We teach British Values through our PSHE curriculum and then embed these values through a wide range of experiences. This includes extra-curricular activities, assemblies, cultural calendar of activities, curriculum resources, library books and community events. The British Values are part of our school culture.
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About School
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |