Music Stuff
URN: 137887 • Manchester M11 2NA
Overview
- Name
- Music Stuff
- URN
- 137887
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Inadequate
- Ranking score
- 24.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lyndsey Murray (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 07947754132
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Unit 2, Manchester M11 2NA
Summary
Music Stuff Education (MSE) is a specialist independent school located in Openshaw, Manchester, catering to secondary-age children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Established in 1999, MSE has grown from a small community initiative into a full-time educational institution, now operating across seven centres in Greater Manchester. The school aims to provide a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters the personal and academic development of its 90 pupils, with a capacity for 106.
The curriculum at MSE is tailored to meet the unique needs of its students, focusing on both educational achievement and emotional well-being. The school's ethos revolves around community engagement and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. MSE collaborates with local schools and organisations to enhance its offerings and ensure that students receive comprehensive support.
Parents can expect a dedicated team led by Chief Executive Officer Andrew Portersmith, who prioritises communication and accessibility. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at MSE is tailored to meet the unique needs of its students, focusing on both educational achievement and emotional well-being. The school's ethos revolves around community engagement and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. MSE collaborates with local schools and organisations to enhance its offerings and ensure that students receive comprehensive support.
Parents can expect a dedicated team led by Chief Executive Officer Andrew Portersmith, who prioritises communication and accessibility. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- School Spider (other)
- Go to pupil area (other)
- Find us on a map (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rowan Tree Primary School (72.9)
- The Manchester Metropolitan University (68.7)
- Delamere School (67.1)
- Springside (65.6)
- Longford Park School (65.3)
Key details
- LA
- Manchester
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 106
- Pupils
- 90
- Boys
- 58
- Girls
- 32
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2012-02-03
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 90 | 58 | 32 | 106 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 85 | 57 | 28 | 70 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 51 | 43 | 8 | 70 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 51 | 43 | 8 | 70 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 50 | 42 | 8 | 70 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 66 | 59 | 7 | 70 | 0.00 |
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