SOL House, 117 Fairfield Street, Manchester, M12 6EL
Our latest inspection
Inspection dates: 20 to 22 March 2024
Overall effectiveness: Good
Good
Pupils learn a broad curriculum broken into small, manageable steps. Staff support them to build knowledge well and develop strong reading skills.
Good
Pupils show impressive attitudes to learning and high levels of independence. The school is calm and orderly, with mutual respect across the community.
Good
Pupils’ well-being is at the heart of the school. They speak with pride, understand how to look after their health, and take on leadership roles seriously.
Good
Leaders prioritise pupils’ character development. Staff feel supported, and the school meets the independent school standards.
Good
Children get off to a strong start. Staff understand how young children learn and help them build confidence, relationships and problem-solving skills.
Effective
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Pupils know staff act quickly if there is a problem and feel happy and safe.
Pupils’ well-being is at the heart of leaders’ vision. Pupils speak about their experience with a sense of pride and know that staff are there to take care of them. They have an in-depth understanding of how to look after their physical and mental health. The school expects their best effort, and pupils live up to these high expectations, achieving well. Older pupils act as role models for younger pupils, and the school prioritises character development.