Music Stuff
Music Stuff is an independent school in Manchester for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 71 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Music Stuff is Good, from an inspection in April 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.4, and 3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: April 2025. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Unit 2 The Cuthbert Centre 877 Ashton Old Road Manchester M11 2NA |
| Phone | 01612209259 |
| Reference Number | 137887 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 71 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 66.2%
Girls: 33.8% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Music Stuff has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from an inadequate rating to good across all domains evaluated. The school offers a supportive and nurturing environment, which has enabled pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to thrive academically and personally. Staff dedication and a commitment to fostering trusting relationships contribute positively to the students' emotional development, assisting them in re-engaging with their education after previous challenges. However, attendance remains a concern, particularly for some pupils who continue to be persistently absent, which may hinder their overall learning experience.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 23 Jan 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 07 Feb 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 18 Oct 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Dec 2012 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a caring and nurturing environment.
- High expectations for academic learning lead to good achievements for all pupils.
- Strong understanding of pupils' prior learning and effective support for their needs.
- Well-organized curriculum that engages pupils' interests.
- Staff demonstrate strong subject knowledge and undergo high-quality professional development.
- Effective strategies in place for personal, social, health, and economic education.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of checks on pupils' understanding can lead to misconceptions.
- Some pupils' attendance remains high, hindering their educational access.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 2.9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Music Stuff were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Music Stuff's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Music Stuff is Good, from an inspection in April 2025.
When was Music Stuff last inspected by Ofsted?
Music Stuff was last inspected in April 2025.
How many pupils does Music Stuff have?
Music Stuff has 71 pupils on roll.
What age range does Music Stuff cover?
Music Stuff for pupils aged 11 to 16.
What are Music Stuff's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.4, and 3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Music Stuff?
Music Stuff is at Unit 2, The Cuthbert Centre, 877 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 2NA.