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Royal School Manchester is a special needs residential and day school offering outstanding multi-sensory learning, education and care for students aged 4 to 19.
We provide tailored, special education and care, supporting children with learning difficulties, disabilities, complex health needs, and autism.
Based in Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester our high-performing special needs school is located in a brand new, state of the art facility, The Moulding Foundation Building, offering the very best facilities and equipment for our learners.
Our values revolve around our commitment to providing the very best care and support to children with complex learning disabilities and autism, and our performance reflects this.
If you want to speak to somebody at Seashell about our special needs school, don’t hesitate to get in touch today.
School information
Here you’ll find useful information, key documents and policies including Royal School Manchester Term Dates, Ofsted Inspection Report and our Assessment and Admission Policy.
Find out moreOur approach to learning
With a safe, calm learning environment that’s tailored to their specific needs, students can develop and progress to their full potential at Royal School Manchester. Key to our school’s success is the strength of the relationship our dedicated staff have with each child.
Tailored LearningOur curriculum
Learning at Royal School Manchester is designed to suit each child based on their individual needs, strengths and preferences. This shapes both the way in which they learn as well as their learning environment. Students’ progress is measured against themselves rather than their peers as each individual child is unique with a personalised set of goals.
Curriculum DetailTherapy and Nursing Support
Our teaching staff at Royal School Manchester work alongside a specialist team of therapists and nursing staff. These talented individuals possess expertise in complex physical disabilities, sensory processing difficulties and health needs, including progressive and degenerative conditions.
Health SupportOur facilities
Our students have access to the very best specialist SEND facilities and equipment as we encourage them to improve their learning outcomes and quality of life.
Discover Our FacilitiesOur homes
At Seashell, we take great pride in the homes we provide for the children and young people at our school and college who need this support. We also offer respite care depending upon specific needs.
Discover Our HomesRoyal School Manchester Local Offer
Royal School Manchester is a non-maintained, Ofsted awarded ‘Outstanding’ special school. The school is Autism Accredited and has the skills and expertise in meeting the needs of young people aged 4 – 19 years with certain conditions and/or impairments.
Find out moreWelcome to the school leadership team
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Family services
We offer support for families throughout their journey with Seashell, from initial enquiry right through to planning for the long-term future.
Find Out MoreSeashell Active
Our sports, physical activity and wellbeing team form an important part of Seashell offering a wide range of sports, wellbeing, health and leisure activities.
Seashell ActiveWithout a doubt, the key to Elliot’s happiness and his successes at the school has been down to the care, skills, commitment and expertise of everyone there.
Angela
Elliots' Mum
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