Music Stuff

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

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.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 90
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 64.44%
Girls: 35.56%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 0%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 100%

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

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.

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LTE Group
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