Safe Start School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 1 2 4 & 5 Henry Square Chambers Old Street Ashton-under-Lyne Tameside Greater Manchester OL6 7ST |
| Phone | 01615235444 |
| Reference Number | 147859 |
Safe Start School has made significant improvements since its previous inspections, demonstrating compliance with all independent school standards during this progress monitoring inspection. Previously, the school struggled with delivering an effective curriculum and had issues with supporting pupils with special educational needs. However, it has successfully implemented changes in leadership and management, led to more effective teaching practices, and improved assessment strategies. The enhancements in professional learning for staff are evident, with confident teaching now enabling students to acquire knowledge effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 30 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 66.67%
Girls: 33.33% |
| 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 | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 14 Jan 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Apr 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Jan 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 08 Dec 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Jul 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- The school meets all independent school standards consistently.
- Leadership and management have improved with clearer roles and responsibilities.
- Teachers deliver a curriculum that is well-planned and aligned with students' prior learning.
- Assessment information is used effectively to tailor teaching to pupils' needs.
- Improvements in reading instruction are resulting in greater fluency and accuracy among students.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 10 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 14 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 22 | 0 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
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