Delamere School, Manchester
Delamere School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Manchester. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2017)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Delamere School in detail
Delamere School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a school for children aged between 3 and 11 years with learning difficulties and additional complex needs such as autism, physical or sensory impairments. We are very proud of our school and believe in providing the highest quality of education to all our children regardless of needs or ability."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Delamere School are Changing Lives (1.8 miles); Manor Academy Sale (2.3 miles, Good); Egerton High School (2.4 miles, Good); and Fairfield House School (2.5 miles, Requires improvement).
Changing LivesManor Academy SaleEgerton High SchoolFairfield House School
Who goes there
40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 9 pupils (6.7%) received SEN support and 126 (93.3%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is autism.
Delamere School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Flixton Rail Station, about 920 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodsend Crescent Road (opposite), 50 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Delamere School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from June 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2017 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
40.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Autism, SLD, PMLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Delamere School
Delamere achieves The mental Health Award for Primary Schools
12 May 2026
Delamere achieves Investors in People Platinum!
12 May 2026
Delamere Achieves Gold - Investors In People Award
7 Feb 2023
Delamere Achieves GOLD :UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School Award
6 Dec 2022
World Mental Health Day 2022
11 Oct 2022
Job Vacancy - Personal Support Worker
20 Sep 2022
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Delamere School is in Trafford; for families living there:
Apply to Trafford for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 8 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
1 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 Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 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
School Occupancy
123%
Over capacity
135 pupils
110 places
25 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Trafford council
Places available
3,679
Applications
3,221
Got 1st preference
81.0%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All secondary applications across Trafford council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
126
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Delamere School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
135
Total Pupils
83
Boys
52
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
7.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,835
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
14.0%
Persistent absence
107
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Delamere School
What are SATs results like at Delamere School?
Of the pupils at Delamere School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Delamere School's Ofsted rating?
Delamere School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2017, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Delamere School?
No fixed boundary. When Delamere School is oversubscribed, Trafford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Delamere School?
Delamere School has around 135 pupils on roll. 40% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Delamere School have specialist SEN provision?
Delamere School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Delamere School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Delamere School in 2024/25. 14% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Delamere School?
Apply through Trafford's coordinated admissions process, naming Delamere School 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 Delamere School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 8 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 1 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 Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Delamere School?
Delamere School is at Irlam Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 6AP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)