Beltane College, Manchester
Beltane College is a special school for pupils aged 16 to 25 in Manchester.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Beltane College in detail
Beltane College in its own words
In its own words: "Beltane College integrates movement into daily life not as an add-on, but as a core pillar of its educational philosophy. Embracing outdoor learning we engage young people whose needs and aspirations align with our inclusive curriculum and support model. We explore movement to build confidence, coordination, emotional regulation and focus."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Beltane College are Digital Advantage (0.4 miles, Good); Angel Meadow School (1 mile); Orchard House Specialist High School (1.2 miles); and Aim Habonim (1.3 miles, Good).
Digital AdvantageAngel Meadow SchoolOrchard House Specialist High SchoolAim Habonim
Who goes there
Beltane College is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Manchester Victoria Rail Station, about 480 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Chad's Catholic Church (outside), 120 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
No inspection data available
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Beltane College
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Beltane College from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Beltane College is in Manchester; for families living there:
Apply to Manchester for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 35
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 25 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Manchester council
Places available
7,220
Applications
6,542
Got 1st preference
77.1%
Got preferred school
94.7%
All secondary applications across Manchester council (2026/27), not just this school.
Special educational needs provision
Beltane College is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Questions parents ask about Beltane College
What is the catchment area for Beltane College?
No fixed boundary. When Beltane College is oversubscribed, Manchester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Does Beltane College have specialist SEN provision?
Beltane College is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Beltane College?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming Beltane College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Beltane College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 25 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Beltane College?
Beltane College is at Redbank House, St. Chads Street, Manchester, M8 8QA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)