Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School

Community special school•Not applicable•Ages 3-11•Manchester, M22 5DR

2.9out of 5

Ofsted

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School inspection

Inspected 5 November 2024

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Previous inspections

2 April 2019Full inspectionOutstanding
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1 February 2018Short inspection
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23 April 2013Full inspectionGood
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Pupils and staff

Pupils

Pupils: 156
Capacity: 156
Girls / boys: 24% / 76%
Free school meals: 64%

Staff

Teachers (FTE): 21.7
Teaching assistants (FTE): 57.3
Leadership (FTE): 4.6
Part-time teachers: 48%

School workforce census, 2025/26.

Parent View

Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school

100%

of parents would recommend this school to another parent

17 responses up to 1 September 2025 · 11% response rate

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My child is happy at this school.
100% agree
My child feels safe at this school.
100% agree
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
100% agree
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
0% agree
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
100% agree

Questions about Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School

What is Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School's last overall grade from Ofsted was Outstanding, on 2 April 2019. Ofsted inspected it again on 5 November 2024 without giving an overall grade, as single-word grades ended in September 2024.

How many pupils are at Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School?

Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School had 156 pupils aged 3 to 11 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 156. It is a mixed school.

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