Harpurhey Alternative Provision School opened in 2015. It currently caters for 50 pupils, all of whom have either been permanently excluded from mainstream provision or are at risk of being excluded. The school works in partnership with eight local schools, and the Manchester pupil referral unit, from where it draws pupils. The school aims to reintegrate pupils back into mainstream provision. It is contracted to deliver an agreed curriculum, focusing on English, mathematics, science, physical education, history and art, for a specified period of time for each pupil. The school also caters for pupils’ social, emotional, health and well-being needs, and delivers a citizenship programme of study. Most pupils are aged between 13 and 16. A large proportion have spent extended periods out of education. Almost all pupils are disadvantaged and a large proportion have SEND. However, the school is not in receipt of additional funding for such pupils. Inspection report: Harpurhey Alternative Provision School, 13–15 November 2018 Page 10 of 13 Since the previous inspection, a new headteacher has been appointed. The senior leadership team has been reorganised and several new members of staff, including three teachers, have joined the school. The school day has been restructured, with different start and finishing times for key stage 3 and 4 pupils. A breakfast club has recently been introduced for key stage 3 pupils. The proprietor is also the chair of the governing body. He supports and mentors the headteacher.