LTE Group
LTE Group is a further education school in Manchester for pupils aged 14 to 99. The latest Ofsted rating for LTE Group is Good, from an inspection in April 2025.
Ofsted inspection: April 2025.
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 14-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Whitworth House Whitworth St Openshaw Manchester Greater Manchester M11 2WH |
| Reference Number | 135524 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
LTE Group, specifically The Manchester College (TMC), is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The college offers a wide range of vocational and technical training for students aged 16 to 19, as well as adult learners. With a large number of students and campuses, TMC plays a vital role in the educational landscape of Greater Manchester. Strengths include effective leadership, high-quality teaching, and a focus on meeting local skills needs through partnerships with stakeholders.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2025 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
Strengths
- Students are enthusiastic and motivated to learn.
- Well-structured vocational and technical training programs.
- Strong contributions to meeting local skills needs.
- Effective leadership and management.
- High levels of student support, including for those with high needs.
- Positive behaviour modeled by students in professional industry standards.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent feedback to students on how to improve their work.
- Limited student participation in class discussions due to questioning techniques.
- Some students' EHC plan targets not fully incorporated into teaching.
- Attendance issues on a few courses.
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What is LTE Group's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for LTE Group is Good, from an inspection in April 2025.
When was LTE Group last inspected by Ofsted?
LTE Group was last inspected in April 2025.
What age range does LTE Group cover?
LTE Group for pupils aged 14 to 99.
Where is LTE Group?
LTE Group is at Whitworth House, Whitworth St, Openshaw, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 2WH.