Maple House School, Manchester
Maple House School is a special school for pupils aged 6 to 14 in Manchester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Maple House School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Maple House School are Tor View School (0.1 miles, Outstanding); Valley College (0.2 miles, Requires improvement); Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School (0.5 miles, Outstanding); and Belmont School (0.7 miles).
Tor View SchoolValley CollegeRawtenstall Cribden House Community Special SchoolBelmont School
Who goes there
In 2026, 1 pupils (33.3%) received SEN support and 2 (66.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Rawtenstall (East Lancashire Railway), about 1 mile away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woolpack Hotel (opposite), 40 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils know that they are cared for at this school. They are supported to develop trusting and nurturing relationships. As a result, pupils feel valued and happy.
Pupils arrive at the school having experienced significant disruption to their education. They see Maple House as a fresh start. The school works effectively to remove the significant barriers that pupils face. Through the school's supportive approach, pupils develop a renewed sense of pride in their learning. This is due to the school's high expectations for pupils' behaviour and education. Typically, pupils behave well. They are keen to be recognised as 'star of the day' and to collect points for their positive behaviour.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school is ambitious for its pupils. This is reflected in a curriculum that has a broad range of subjects, which fulfils the requirements of the independent school standards ('the standards'). The school has thought carefully about what it most wants pupils to know and to be able to do by the time that they leave the school.
The school quickly identifies any additional needs that pupils might have. It communicates effectively with the on-site care home and with a wide range of professionals. This ensures that pupils receive the extra help and support that they need to learn well.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Maple House School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 17 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 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 Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 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
30%
Available places
3 pupils
10 places
7 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Lancashire council
Places available
14,702
Applications
13,782
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Lancashire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Maple House School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
3
Total Pupils
3
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Maple House School
What is Maple House School's Ofsted rating?
Maple House School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
Does Maple House School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2024, Maple House School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Maple House School?
Maple House School has around 3 pupils on roll.
Does Maple House School have specialist SEN provision?
Maple House School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Maple House School?
Maple House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Maple House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 17 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 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 Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Maple House School?
Maple House School is at 546-548 Manchester Road, Haslingden, Manchester, BB4 6LN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)