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Lancasterian School

Community special school · Manchester · M20 2XA

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Age range

Ages 3–16

Pupils

196

Local authority

Manchester

Age range

Ages 3–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community special school, Ages 3–16, in Manchester, Manchester, 196 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, special school. Free school meals: 69.1%.

Open schools in Manchester
415
Academies among open schools in Manchester
40% (168)
Open schools in M20
19
Open schools in Manchester LA
220

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ManchesterNear M20

Overview

School type
Community special school
Age range
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
105608

Location

Address
Elizabeth Slinger Road, West Didsbury
Postcode
M20 2XA
Town
Manchester
Local authority
Manchester

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
196
Boys / girls
127 / 69
School capacity
192
Capacity fill
196 / 192 (102%)
Free school meals
69.1%
FSM pupils
132
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school

Contact

Telephone
01614450123
Website
www.lancasterian.manchester.co.uk

Official links