Cloughside College is a specialist hospital school for young people aged 11 to 19 with mental health needs. We are proud to support students at a crucial point in their lives, helping them stay connected to education, build confidence and look ahead to the future.
Our provision includes education for young people receiving treatment within CAMHS services at Prestwich and Fairfield hospital sites, alongside community based intervention and reintegration support through the Aspire & Achieve Hub, in Radcliffe. We support students across different stages of their journey, from hospital admission through to rebuilding routines and moving forward in education.
We work with students from a wide range of home schools, local authorities and services, often from across the country. Whatever their starting point, our focus is on continuity, ambition and care. We want every young person to feel that success through learning remains achievable.
Our curriculum is broad, flexible and personalised. Students can continue with qualifications such as A levels, GCSEs and Open Awards, alongside vocational learning, PSHE and wider personal development. For those who are not currently engaged in education, we create tailored pathways that help them re engage with learning, develop life skills and prepare for their next steps.
At Cloughside, we believe education plays a crucial part in recovery. We combine high expectations with a nurturing approach, working closely with families, schools and multi agency professionals including nurses, psychologists, therapists, doctors and social workers.
We are proud to be a college where young people can reconnect with learning, experience success and begin to see new possibilities for themselves.
Thank you for visiting our website. We would be delighted to tell you more about our work, so please get in touch if you would like to find out more or arrange a visit.
David King
Headteacher