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Southern Cross School
Roundwood Road, Northenden, Manchester, M22 4AB, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.2 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
165
Capacity
169
Ages
9–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this Manchester school demonstrates solid performance and is better than 76% of schools based on its LocaleIQ score. While specific academic progress data is limited, the overall environment appears supportive for students aged 9-16, making it a viable option for parents seeking a nurturing educational setting.
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Last inspected: 20 March 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.10.3%
Black Caribbean3.0%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
White Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Location
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53.39974, -2.26368 · M22 4AB
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN151407
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitesoutherncross-ebsd.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Southern Cross School rated by Ofsted?
Southern Cross School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 March 2018.
Is Southern Cross School a good school?
Southern Cross School scores 76.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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