Best 3 Not applicable schools in Greater Manchester – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School (Not applicable) in MANCHESTER; Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy (Not applicable) in Hindley, Wigan; Hope School (Not applicable) in Wigan — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School, Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy and Hope School. They are not applicable phase and free schools special, academy alternative provision sponsor led and community special school type located around MANCHESTER, Greater Manchester, Hindley, Wigan, Greater Manchester and Wigan, Greater Manchester. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 55–60%, range 30–35%–70–75%; spread across trusts such as PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST and The Rowan Learning Trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School M9 8LT	Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy WN2 3RX	Hope School WN3 6SP
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Free schools special	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision sponsor led	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	MANCHESTER Greater Manchester M9 8LT	Hindley, Wigan Greater Manchester WN2 3RX	Wigan Greater Manchester WN3 6SP
Latest Ofsted	1 19 Sep 2023	1 16 Mar 2018	1 17 Jul 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	150	193	200
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective		Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST	The Rowan Learning Trust	Wigan (359)
Website	—	www.ttapa.net	www.hope.wigan.sch.uk
Telephone	01618509829	01942932760	01942824150
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School

M9 8LT

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools special
Location: MANCHESTER
Greater Manchester
M9 8LT
Ofsted: 1 19 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST
Website: —
Telephone: 01618509829

Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy

WN2 3RX

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Location: Hindley, Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN2 3RX
Ofsted: 1 16 Mar 2018
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Rowan Learning Trust
Website: www.ttapa.net
Telephone: 01942932760

Hope School

WN3 6SP

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN3 6SP
Ofsted: 1 17 Jul 2014
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wigan (359)
Website: www.hope.wigan.sch.uk
Telephone: 01942824150

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.