Lisburne School, Stockport
Lisburne School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Stockport, part of Four Rivers Multi Academy Trust.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Lisburne School in detail
Lisburne School in its own words
In its own words: "We are a primary school of 231 pupils with a range of complex learning needs. Our aim is to provide quality inclusive education for all pupils and access to the full range of National Curriculum subjects in a safe, caring environment where all achievement is valued and celebrated."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance and forest school.
The school runs after-school care until 4:00pm.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Lisburne School are Castle Hill High School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Agricultural and Rural Centre (1.3 miles); Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College (1.8 miles, Good); and Bridge House School (2 miles, Requires improvement).
Castle Hill High SchoolAgricultural and Rural CentrePure Innovations Trading As Pure CollegeBridge House School
The trust
Lisburne School is one of 5 schools run by Four Rivers Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
44.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%), Asian (8%) and Mixed (8%).
Almost every pupil at Lisburne School has an education, health and care plan (222 of 222 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Lisburne School provides for pupils with autism, multi-sensory impairment, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Romiley Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
Suspensions and exclusions
Lisburne 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
Lisburne School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in January 2025. Before that, as Lisburne School (URN 106170), it was rated Outstanding in May 2012.
At a Glance
44.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Autism, Multi-sensory, SLD +1
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Lisburne School
Welcome Back. Autumn 1 2026. News and Diary Dates
7 Sep 2026
Hot Weather Update
24 Jun 2026
Welcome Back Summer 2 2026
12 Jun 2026
Curriculum Focuses for Summer 2026
27 Apr 2026
Welcome Back - Summer 2026
16 Apr 2026
World Book Day 2026
24 Mar 2026
From Lisburne School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Lisburne School is in Stockport; for families living there:
Apply to Stockport for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Stockport is 8 (the median across 135 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
101%
Over capacity
222 pupils
220 places
2 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Stockport
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stockport
Across Stockport council
Places available
3,325
Applications
3,368
Got 1st preference
79.9%
Got preferred school
94.2%
All secondary applications across Stockport council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
222
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Lisburne School provides for pupils with autism, multi-sensory impairment, 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
222
Total Pupils
162
Boys
60
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
29
Teachers
7.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,709
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.0%
Overall absence
25.4%
Persistent absence
197
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Lisburne School
What is Lisburne School's Ofsted rating?
Lisburne School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in January 2025. Before that, as Lisburne School (URN 106170), it was rated Outstanding in May 2012.
What is the catchment area for Lisburne School?
No fixed boundary. When Lisburne School is oversubscribed, Stockport allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Lisburne School?
Lisburne School has around 222 pupils on roll. 45% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Lisburne School have specialist SEN provision?
Lisburne School provides for pupils with autism, multi-sensory impairment, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Lisburne School?
8% of sessions were missed at Lisburne School in 2024/25. 25.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lisburne School?
Apply through Stockport's coordinated admissions process, naming Lisburne 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 Lisburne School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Stockport is 8 (the median across 135 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lisburne School?
Lisburne School is at The Fairway, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5GP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)