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Harpurhey Alternative Provision School

Manchester, Lancashire, North West · M9 5US

With just 24 pupils on roll, Harpurhey Alternative Provision School is among the smallest independent settings a family might consider in Manchester. As its name suggests, it offers alternative provision, taking mixed pupils from age 11 in a tiny, closely held community. The school is led by headteacher Mr Michael Hill and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. For families seeking a highly individual environment rather than a large, conventional school, the scale here is its defining feature.

24

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
24
Location
Manchester, Lancashire, North West
Website
www.haps.manchester.sch.uk

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mr Michael Hill

Teaching & academics

The school admits pupils at age 11 and operates an 11+ entry point. With so few pupils, teaching is necessarily delivered in very small groups, allowing for close attention to each child.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
No

The last word

A genuinely small independent setting in Manchester, suited to families who want close, personal support over the scale of a large school.

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Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Harpurhey Alternative Provision School located?

Harpurhey Alternative Provision School is located at Christ Church Parish Hall, Water Street, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5US.

What type of school is Harpurhey Alternative Provision School?

Harpurhey Alternative Provision School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.

How many pupils attend Harpurhey Alternative Provision School?

Harpurhey Alternative Provision School has approximately 24 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.