Compare Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School and Manchester Hospital School and Rowan Tree Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School (Not applicable) in Manchester; Manchester Hospital School (Not applicable) in Manchester; Rowan Tree Primary School (Not applicable) in Manchester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School, Manchester Hospital School and Rowan Tree Primary School. They are not applicable phase and community special school type located around Manchester, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School), published May 2019. The lowest is 2 (Manchester Hospital School), published Jun 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School (May 2019). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 50–55%, range 35–40%–60–65%; across local authorities including Manchester and Wigan.

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Attribute	Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School M22 5DR	Manchester Hospital School M13 9WL	Rowan Tree Primary School M46 9HP
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Manchester Lancashire M22 5DR	Manchester Lancashire M13 9WL	Manchester Lancashire M46 9HP
Latest Ofsted	1 6 May 2019	2 11 Jun 2018	1 19 Oct 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	—	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	156	—	128
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	—	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Manchester (352)	Manchester (352)	Wigan (359)
Website	www.ashgateprimaryschool.co.uk	www.manchesterhospitalschool.co.uk	www.rowantree.wigan.sch.uk
Telephone	01613595322	01615092368	01942883928
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School

M22 5DR

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Manchester
Lancashire
M22 5DR
Ofsted: 1 6 May 2019
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Manchester (352)
Website: www.ashgateprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01613595322

Manchester Hospital School

M13 9WL

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Manchester
Lancashire
M13 9WL
Ofsted: 2 11 Jun 2018
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: —
Trust / LA: Manchester (352)
Website: www.manchesterhospitalschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01615092368

Rowan Tree Primary School

M46 9HP

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Manchester
Lancashire
M46 9HP
Ofsted: 1 19 Oct 2017
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wigan (359)
Website: www.rowantree.wigan.sch.uk
Telephone: 01942883928

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.