Progress Schools - Gorton
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hideout Youth Zone 1 Queens Avenue Manchester M12 5PX |
| Phone | 01615439767 |
| Reference Number | 148542 |
Progress Schools - Gorton is currently rated as requiring improvement overall, reflecting challenges primarily in the quality of education provided. The school supports many pupils who have previously struggled in educational settings, fostering a caring environment that helps them feel safe and valued. Although the school has made strides in curriculum development and has high aspirations for its students, there are significant gaps in knowledge for certain subjects and inconsistent implementation that hinders overall learning effectiveness.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 20 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45%
Girls: 55% |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2021 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- The school creates an accepting and friendly environment for pupils.
- Staff demonstrate commitment and care for students' well-being.
- Pupils generally exhibit good behavior and positive attitudes.
- The curriculum is tailored to consider pupils' different starting points.
- A variety of enrichment activities are offered to promote self-confidence.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Reading initiatives have been prioritized to help disadvantaged pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have curricula that are in early stages of development.
- Gaps in knowledge among pupils are not adequately addressed.
- Assessment processes to gauge pupils' understanding are underdeveloped.
- Attendance rates, particularly among disadvantaged and SEND pupils, are too low.
| Name | Distance |
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All Saints Primary School
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0.35 miles |
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St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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0.44 miles |
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St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
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0.56 miles |
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Rodney House School
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0.59 miles |
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Sacred Heart RC Primary School
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0.59 miles |
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Stanley Grove Primary Academy
STANLEY GROVE, RUSHFORD STREET, LONGSIGHT, GREATER MANCHESTER, M12 4NL |
0.69 miles |
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Old Hall Drive Academy
Old Hall Drive, Gorton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M18 7FU |
0.72 miles |
|
Gorton Primary School
Mount Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7GR |
0.75 miles |
|
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Parkhouse Street, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2JX |
0.79 miles |
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St Richard's RC Primary School
Wilpshire Avenue, Longsight, Manchester, M12 5TL |
0.8 miles |
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Abbey Hey Primary Academy
Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M18 8PF |
0.85 miles |
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Varna Community Primary School
Chisholm Street, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2LE |
0.86 miles |
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Crowcroft Park Primary School
Stovell Avenue, Manchester, M12 5SY |
0.86 miles |
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Armitage CofE Primary School
Rostron Avenue, Ardwick, Manchester, M12 5NP |
0.93 miles |
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St Agnes C of E Primary School
50 Hamilton Road, Manchester, M13 0PE |
0.93 miles |
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St John's CofE Primary School
Clarence Road, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0YE |
0.95 miles |
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St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
Richmond Grove, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0BT |
1.04 miles |
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Longsight Community Primary
Farrer Road, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire, M13 0QX |
1.04 miles |
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St Luke's CofE Primary School
Langport Avenue, Longsight, Manchester, M12 4NG |
1.05 miles |
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Rushbrook Primary Academy
Shillingford Road, Gorton, Manchester, Lancashire, M18 7TN |
1.08 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Co-op Academy Belle Vue
450 Hyde Road, Manchester, M12 4BA |
0.14 miles |
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St Peter's RC High School
Kirkmanshulme Lane, Greater Manchester, M12 4WB |
0.42 miles |
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LTE Group
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0.59 miles |
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Music Stuff
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0.71 miles |
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Grange School
Matthews Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M12 4GR |
0.86 miles |
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Cedar Mount Academy
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0.98 miles |
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Melland High School
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0.98 miles |
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Dean Trust Ardwick
345 Stockport Road, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire, M13 0LF |
0.99 miles |
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The East Manchester Academy
60 Grey Mare Lane, Beswick, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 3DS |
1.07 miles |
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Connell Co-Op College
301 Alan Turing Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 3BS |
1.09 miles |
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Wright Robinson College
Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8RL |
1.33 miles |
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Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy
19 Albert Road, Manchester, M19 2EQ |
1.41 miles |
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Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
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1.44 miles |
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The Manchester Grammar School
Old Hall Lane, Manchester, M13 0XT |
1.45 miles |
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Fairfield High School for Girls
Fairfield Avenue, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AB |
1.59 miles |
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Xaverian College
Lower Park Road, Manchester, M14 5RB |
1.65 miles |
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Manchester Hospital School
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1.66 miles |
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Sol Christian Academy
115, Fairfield Street, M12 6EL |
1.68 miles |
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Droylsden Academy
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1.72 miles |
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Reddish Hall School
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1.73 miles |