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Melland High School

Gorton Education Village, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7DT

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
11–19
Ages
251
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy special converter
Type

About Melland High School

Melland High School is an academy special converter in Gorton, Manchester, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 251 pupils on roll. It is part of BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST. 71.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 43% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Manchester →
School Type
Academy special converter
Age Range
Ages 11–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
251 / 149 (168%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

71.1%
Free school meals
43%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%
Sustained destination
100%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.4%
Overall absence
34.6%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

31.5
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24
8
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24
58.12
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +12.9 vs 2023/24
£53,924
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 19% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,736 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
4.9
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£22,251
Spend per pupil
£25,112
Income per pupil
43%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Gorton Education Village, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7DT
Phone
01612239915
Principal
Sue Warner

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Melland High School?
Melland High School is an academy special converter in Gorton, Manchester, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Melland High School have?
Melland High School has 251 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Melland High School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Melland High School is part of BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Where is Melland High School?
Melland High School is located at Gorton Education Village, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7DT.

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