Ashlea House School
Manchester, Greater Manchester · M34 6ET
Ashlea House School is a very small independent day school in Manchester operated by Full Circle Care, a therapeutic care home company. With only 9 pupils, it functions as a highly specialised, nurturing educational environment embedded within a residential care setting. The school appears designed to serve young people with complex emotional, behavioural, or safeguarding needs who require integrated therapeutic and educational support. Its ethos emphasises security, stability, and creating positive life outcomes for vulnerable young people.
- →Highly personalised education within a therapeutic care environment
- →Integrated pastoral care and emotional support for young people with complex needs
- →Small class sizes enabling one-to-one attention and tailored learning plans
Who thrives here
Young people with significant emotional, behavioural, or safeguarding needs who require a nurturing, therapeutic educational setting alongside residential care. Pupils who have struggled in mainstream education and benefit from integrated therapeutic intervention.
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Ashlea House, 474 Stockport Road, Denton
Manchester, Greater Manchester
M34 6ET
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get into Ashlea House School?
Ashlea House School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Ashlea House School's exam results?
At Ashlea House School, 0% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Ashlea House School a boarding school?
Ashlea House School is a day school in Manchester and does not offer boarding.
What is Ashlea House School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Ashlea House School “Good” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Professional, non-judgmental, respectful staff
✓Well-trained workforce offering excellent multi-agency support
✓Welcoming, home-like environment with young people reporting happiness and engagement
✓Strong emotional support and pastoral care
Common concerns
!Extremely small pupil cohort (9 pupils) limits peer social development and co-curricular breadth
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; limited independent evidence of educational outcomes
!Likely limited academic progression pathways or choice for pupils at secondary/sixth-form level