Oakbrook School, Manchester
Oakbrook School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 16 in Manchester.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Oakbrook School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Oakbrook School are The Watkin Centre (0.2 miles, Requires improvement); Southern Cross School (0.5 miles); Pioneer House High School (0.9 miles, Outstanding); and Lancasterian School (1.3 miles, Good).
The Watkin CentreSouthern Cross SchoolPioneer House High SchoolLancasterian School
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Benchill (Manchester Metrolink), about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Roundwood Road (opposite), 120 metres away.
Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Oakbrook School is designed around the specific needs of pupils with autism and emotional difficulties. The school combines a strong academic curriculum with practical life skills training, careers guidance and work experience. Leadership is committed to close collaboration with local authorities and families to ensure each pupil receives personalised support tailored to their starting point.
Key Strengths
- Experienced leadership team with proven track record in specialist schools
- Tailored curriculum designed specifically for pupils with autism and SEND needs
- Small class sizes (up to 6 pupils) with appropriate staff-to-pupil ratios
- Comprehensive safeguarding policies with particular consideration for SEND vulnerabilities
- Strong focus on developing life skills, resilience and preparation for adulthood
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear policies aligned to national guidance, trained leadership, and specific risk assessments that account for additional vulnerabilities of pupils with SEND.
Extracurricular Activities
Bushcraft, climbing, outdoor pursuits, eco projects (recycling, gardening, composting), mentoring programme, community engagement projects, visits to places of worship, theatres and nursing homes
Oakbrook School is a proposed independent school specialising in educating pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs from Years 3 to 11. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.
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 Oakbrook School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 12 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
7 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.
Inspection History
Special educational needs provision
Oakbrook School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Oakbrook School
Does Oakbrook School have specialist SEN provision?
Oakbrook School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Oakbrook School?
Oakbrook 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 Oakbrook School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 12 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 7 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 Oakbrook School?
Oakbrook School is at Anglo House, Chapel Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 4JN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)