Teenage Kicks
Teenage Kicks is an independent special school in Manchester for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 64 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Teenage Kicks is Good, from an inspection in January 2025.
Ofsted inspection: January 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 2a Partington Street Failsworth Manchester Greater Manchester M35 9RD |
| Phone | 01612433868 |
| Reference Number | 149857 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 64 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 75%
Girls: 25% |
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 |
|---|
Teenage Kicks is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected domains. The school plays a crucial role in supporting pupils who have faced significant challenges in their previous education, providing them with a positive learning environment where they can thrive. With a strong emphasis on building relationships between staff and pupils, the school fosters a sense of pride and accomplishment among its students. The curriculum is broad and challenging, ensuring all pupils, regardless of their special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are engaged and learning effectively.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 16 Aug 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Broad and challenging curriculum
- Effective use of assessments to address pupils' knowledge shortfalls
- High-quality literacy support leading to improved reading skills
- Well-maintained and resourced learning environment
- Good behaviour management resulting in few disruptions to learning
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum lacks clarity in key stage 4 for a few subjects
In 2025–26, 4.7% of pupils at Teenage Kicks were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 95.3% 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 Teenage Kicks's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Teenage Kicks is Good, from an inspection in January 2025.
When was Teenage Kicks last inspected by Ofsted?
Teenage Kicks was last inspected in January 2025.
How many pupils does Teenage Kicks have?
Teenage Kicks has 64 pupils on roll.
What age range does Teenage Kicks cover?
Teenage Kicks for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Teenage Kicks?
Teenage Kicks is at 2a Partington Street, Failsworth, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M35 9RD.