Southern Cross School

A academy special converter school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Southern Cross School.

Manchester, M224AB Age 9-16 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Roundwood Road
Northenden
Manchester, M224AB

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
151407
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Roundwood Road, Northenden, Manchester, M22 4AB
Age range
9-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Opened
01-01-2025
Trust/MAT
AMBITION COMMUNITY TRUST
Capacity
169 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

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Ethos & Values

Respect Responsibility Independence Creativity

Federation embraces all faiths and cultures.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Southern Cross School. Southern Cross is an academy special school for Year 5 through Year 11; a vibrant, inclusive school built on a relational approach, aiming to be a centre of excellence where pupils feel safe, valued and empowered to achieve academically, emotionally and culturally. Headteacher: Kate Burke.

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science History Geography ICT Art PE RE Food Technology PSHE

SEND Provision

Southern Cross provides education for children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties; information about SEND Policy and SEND Information Report; Manchester City Council Local Offer.

Admissions Criteria

The Ambition Community Trust and Southern Cross School follow Local Authority Coordinated Admissions Schemes and continue to follow locally agreed admissions criteria with no additions or amendments; Local Authorities run consultations on Admissions Arrangements.

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