154
Pupils · 2023/24
2%
EAL · 2023/24
84%
Persistent abs. · 2023/24
Closed school
This school is closed. Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 27/09/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityManchester
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusClosed
Overview of Southern Cross School · All-through · Manchester
Pupils & context
2023/24
Pupils on roll
154
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.9
Workforce data · 2024/25
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
90%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
36%
Persistent absence
84%
Contact
Address
Roundwood Road, Northenden, Manchester, M22 4AB
Local authority
Manchester
Website
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Telephone
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Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 154 | 9.1 | 100% | 2% | 90% | 36% | 84% |
| 2022/23 | 129 | 7.2 | 100% | 2% | 92% | 32% | 73% |
| 2021/22 | 120 | 6.7 | 100% | 2% | 92% | 30% | 67% |
| 2020/21 | 132 | 8.3 | 100% | 6% | 90% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 120 | 8.0 | 100% | 5% | 95% | 33% | 72% |
| 2017/18 | 101 | 6.3 | 100% | 3% | 90% | 30% | 71% |
| 2016/17 | 91 | 6.5 | 100% | 7% | 87% | 25% | 67% |
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