# North Ridge High School — Manchester, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Bernice Kostick

## Contact

- **Address:** Alworth Road, Blackley
- **Phone:** 151171516
- **Website:** https://www.northridge.manchester.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/manchester/north-ridge-high-school-11047

## About

North Ridge High School is a specialist support school that meets the diverse special educational needs of pupils between the ages of 11 and 19. We strive to make every minute count, giving the very best educational experience and getting pupils ready for when they eventually leave us as a young adult. Our pupils have additional needs with an EHCP plan in place.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Apr 2014
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Apr 2014

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Supportive and caring environment for our kids: We've had a fantastic experience at North Ridge High School. The teachers are knowledgeable and supportive, and the facilities are top-notch. Our daughter loves the Breakfast Club and After School Club, and the values of equality and diversity are really being put into practice. We feel so lucky to have such a great school in our community. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — An exceptional school experience: As a parent, it's been a pleasure to watch our son grow and develop at North Ridge High School. The school's focus on individual needs and its specialist support team have made a huge difference to him. The staff are so dedicated and passionate about their work, and the programs like Duke of Edinburgh and Playscheme have really helped him build confidence and skills. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — A great experience, but some room for improvement: We moved our son to North Ridge High School in Year 10, and while there were some initial challenges, the school did a great job of supporting him. The teachers were patient and understanding, and the extracurricular activities like North Ridge Radio and the Gym were a great addition to the curriculum. However, we did feel that the school could have been more proactive in communicating with us about our son's progress. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Impressed with the school's approach to SEN: We were a bit nervous about how our son would be supported at North Ridge High School, given his additional needs. However, we've been really impressed with the way the school has worked with us to develop a personalized learning plan. The teachers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and the school's focus on 'making every minute count' is really inspiring. *(Jan 2022)*

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