Supreme Start Ltd
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Unit 7 Roman Road Royton Oldham OL2 5PJ |
| Reference Number | 151243 |
Supreme Start Ltd, a special school focusing on pupils with autism, has been identified as needing urgent improvement across multiple areas. This marks the school's first standard inspection since its registration in 2024. The inspection revealed significant concerns regarding safeguarding practices, where the lack of a positive safeguarding culture has put students at risk. Furthermore, the curriculum has been poorly designed, leading to inadequate educational outcomes and a failure to meet the complex needs of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The leadership and governance have faced challenges, including a history of instability and ineffective management. Although interim leaders have begun to identify issues and implement changes, their efforts are still in early stages and have not yet resulted in tangible improvements. Overall, there is a pressing need for robust action to rectify the identified deficiencies and ensure a safe, effective learning environment for all pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 5 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60%
Girls: 40% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Urgent improvement |
| > Leadership & Governance | Urgent improvement |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Urgent improvement |
| > Achievement | Urgent improvement |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Urgent improvement |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Urgent improvement |
| > Inclusion | Urgent improvement |
| Last Report Date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | Standard inspection |
| 05 Aug 2024 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Areas for Improvement
- Significant safeguarding standards not met, placing pupils at risk.
- Poor achievement and progress due to a badly designed curriculum.
- Low expectations for attendance and lack of robust attendance systems.
- Staff lack expertise to manage pupils' emotional and behavioural needs effectively.
- Weak provision for personal development and wellbeing.
- Inadequate support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Lack of accountability and transparency in leadership and governance.
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