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OpenURN 138532

Melland High School

Academy special converter · Gorton · M18 7DT

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Age range

Ages 11–19

Pupils

256

Local authority

Manchester

Age range

Ages 1119

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a 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 academy special converter, Ages 11–19, in Gorton, Manchester, 256 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 74.3%.

Open schools in Gorton
2
Academies among open schools in Gorton
100% (2)
Open schools in M18
10
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.

Overview

School type
Academy special converter
Age range
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
138532

Location

Address
Gorton Education Village, 50 Wembley Road
Postcode
M18 7DT
Town
Gorton
County
Greater 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
256
Boys / girls
167 / 89
School capacity
149
Capacity fill
256 / 149 (172%)
Free school meals
74.3%
FSM pupils
139
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Academy trust
BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST