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Manchester Hospital School

3rd Floor School, Manchester, M13 9WL
318 Pupils
— Capacity
4–16 Age Range
— FSM %
172 Boys
146 Girls
About Manchester Hospital School

Manchester Hospital School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Manchester and the surrounding area in Manchester with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 318 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Joanna Beswick.

Information on Manchester Hospital School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Manchester Rusholme
Ward Ardwick
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
UKPRN 10016832
URN 105602
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Julia Scott Chair of Governors 17/04/2024 07/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Julia Scott Chair of Governors 25/06/2025 24/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanna Beswick Governor 01/09/2004 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Jane Game Governor 12/09/2024 11/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Liz Hole Governor 07/07/2021 07/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Liz Hole Governor 25/06/2025 24/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Tessa Hutton Governor 20/11/2024 19/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Jenny Langley Governor 07/07/2021 07/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jenny Langley Governor 25/06/2025 24/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Pavan Rao Governor 26/03/2025 25/03/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr David Rose Governor 12/09/2024 11/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Julia Scott Governor 07/07/2021 07/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Manchester Hospital School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
Manchester Hospital School has 318 pupils.
Manchester Hospital School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
The Headteacher at Manchester Hospital School is Mrs Joanna Beswick.
Manchester Hospital School is at 3rd Floor School, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Manchester Hospital School: Has a sixth form.
Manchester Hospital School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Joanna Beswick
3rd Floor School, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL
Location
Quick Summary
URN 105602
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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