Progress Schools - Gorton
URN: 148542 • M12 5PX
Overview
- Name
- Progress Schools - Gorton
- URN
- 148542
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Kanis (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01615439767
- Website
- Visit Progress Schools - Gorton website
- Address
-
Hideout Youth Zone, M12 5PX
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Summary
Progress Schools - Gorton is an independent alternative education provider located in Manchester, catering to students aged 11-16. With a small pupil population of 20 and a capacity of 35, the school offers a tailored educational experience aimed at supporting young people who have struggled with mainstream education. The ethos of Progress Schools focuses on understanding individual challenges and aspirations, ensuring that each student receives the necessary support to progress into positive post-16 destinations.
The curriculum is designed to be flexible and is delivered by teachers who adopt a primary model, allowing them to teach across various subjects. This approach is complemented by a centralised curriculum developed by subject experts, ensuring that students have the opportunity to sit for national qualifications, including Year 11 terminal exams. Progress Schools also emphasize the importance of community learning, encouraging students to engage with their local environment and develop essential life skills.
Overall, Progress Schools - Gorton aims to provide a supportive and inspiring educational environment that fosters personal growth and prepares students for future educational and employment opportunities.
The curriculum is designed to be flexible and is delivered by teachers who adopt a primary model, allowing them to teach across various subjects. This approach is complemented by a centralised curriculum developed by subject experts, ensuring that students have the opportunity to sit for national qualifications, including Year 11 terminal exams. Progress Schools also emphasize the importance of community learning, encouraging students to engage with their local environment and develop essential life skills.
Overall, Progress Schools - Gorton aims to provide a supportive and inspiring educational environment that fosters personal growth and prepares students for future educational and employment opportunities.
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Nearby alternatives
- Melland High School (78.1)
- The Manchester Metropolitan University (68.7)
- Piper Hill High School (64.8)
- Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School (63.4)
- Grange School (63.3)
Key details
- LA
- Manchester
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 35
- Pupils
- 20
- Boys
- 9
- Girls
- 11
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2021-04-13
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 35 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 35 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 35 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 3 | 35 |
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