Edstart
URN: 137275 • M6 6DW
Overview
- Name
- Edstart
- URN
- 137275
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kevin Buchanan (since 2025) , Director of Education
- Telephone
- 03003034414
- Website
- Visit Edstart website
- Address
-
EdStart Specialist Education, M6 6DW
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Summary
EdStart Schools is an independent specialist educational institution located in Salford, catering to students with special educational needs and alternative provision requirements. With a current enrolment of 74 pupils and a capacity of 170, the school focuses on providing tailored support to individuals facing various learning challenges, including autism, dyslexia, and ADHD. The school is registered with the Department for Education and collaborates with major examination bodies to ensure that students receive a quality education.
The ethos at EdStart revolves around creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported. The staff are dedicated to fostering emotional care and understanding, enabling students to thrive academically and personally. The school emphasizes collaboration and diversity, aiming to help each pupil discover their potential and purpose.
EdStart Schools is actively expanding its network across Greater Manchester and Merseyside, striving to reach more young people in need of specialized educational support. The school has recently been recognized for its high-quality care and educational practices, receiving positive feedback from parents and commendations in Ofsted inspections.
The ethos at EdStart revolves around creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported. The staff are dedicated to fostering emotional care and understanding, enabling students to thrive academically and personally. The school emphasizes collaboration and diversity, aiming to help each pupil discover their potential and purpose.
EdStart Schools is actively expanding its network across Greater Manchester and Merseyside, striving to reach more young people in need of specialized educational support. The school has recently been recognized for its high-quality care and educational practices, receiving positive feedback from parents and commendations in Ofsted inspections.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) (sen)
- Parent Privacy Notice (download)
- Pupil Privacy Notice (download)
- Workforce Privacy Notice (download)
- About EdStart Schools (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Expectations (other)
- GDPR (other)
- News (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Oakwood Academy (76.3)
- Chatsworth High School and Community College (70.2)
- Chatsworth High School and Community College (64.3)
- Springwood Primary School (62.3)
- Tiferes (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Salford
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 170
- Pupils
- 74
- Boys
- 45
- Girls
- 29
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2011-08-10
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 74 | 45 | 29 | 170 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 87 | 64 | 23 | 170 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 45 | 35 | 10 | 135 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 45 | 35 | 10 | 115 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 90 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 90 |
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