Special academy · Manchester

Melland High School

Special
Ages 11–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Special academies can set their own term dates. Many follow Manchester council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Manchester's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 27 March 2024: School remains Outstanding.

Read the Ofsted reports

From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type: Special academy
Phase: Special
Ages: 11–19
Pupils: 256 (capacity 149)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Phone: 01612239915
Address: Gorton Education Village, Gorton, M18 7DT
Website: melland.manchester.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.