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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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