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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