Safe Start School

URN: 147859 • Tameside OL6 7ST

Overview

Name
Safe Start School
URN
147859
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
66.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Grace Speakman (since 2025)
Telephone
01615235444
Website
Visit
Address
1, 2, 4 & 5 Henry Square Chambers, Tameside OL6 7ST

Summary

Safe Start School is an Ofsted registered independent school located in Ashton under-Lyne, Tameside, catering to mixed-gender students aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of 30 pupils and a capacity of 38, the school focuses on providing education for at-risk students who have faced significant challenges in accessing mainstream schooling.

The school offers a bespoke curriculum tailored to meet the individual needs of its students, who often come from disadvantaged backgrounds and may have experienced trauma. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a flexible timetable, Safe Start School aims to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages personal growth and academic achievement.

Collaboration with families, social workers, and youth services is integral to the school's approach, ensuring a holistic educational experience. Safe Start School is committed to creating a nurturing community where students feel safe, valued, and motivated to aspire for a brighter future.

Key details

LA
Tameside
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
38
Pupils
30
Boys
20
Girls
10
FSM %
Open date
2020-09-07
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-12-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Greater Manchester

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 30 20 10 38
2024-09-11 38 29 9 38
2023-09-11 20 10 10 25 0.00
2022-09-11 20 10 10 25 0.00
2021-09-11 25
2020-09-11 25

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