Teenage Kicks
URN: 149857 • Manchester M35 9RD
Overview
- Name
- Teenage Kicks
- URN
- 149857
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Valentine (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01612433868
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 4a Partington Street, Manchester M35 9RD
Summary
Teenage Kicks is an independent special school located in Manchester, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 43 pupils aged 11 to 16, with a capacity of 80. The school focuses on creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that addresses the diverse social, emotional, and mental health needs of its students. The ethos of the school is centred around unlocking each pupil's potential and fostering personal growth alongside academic achievement.
The curriculum at Teenage Kicks is broad and balanced, integrating both academic subjects and vocational training to inspire future career paths. The school emphasizes re-engagement in learning, with a strong focus on personal, social, and emotional development. Behaviour is monitored closely, and a reward system is in place to promote positive conduct and celebrate student success.
Founded in 2021, Teenage Kicks aims to provide meaningful educational opportunities while instilling respect for the community. The leadership team is committed to ensuring that all learners are supported and encouraged to excel, preparing them for a productive future in society.
The curriculum at Teenage Kicks is broad and balanced, integrating both academic subjects and vocational training to inspire future career paths. The school emphasizes re-engagement in learning, with a strong focus on personal, social, and emotional development. Behaviour is monitored closely, and a reward system is in place to promote positive conduct and celebrate student success.
Founded in 2021, Teenage Kicks aims to provide meaningful educational opportunities while instilling respect for the community. The leadership team is committed to ensuring that all learners are supported and encouraged to excel, preparing them for a productive future in society.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Open Evenings Letter (download)
- OFSTED Report (download)
- Term Dates 2025-26 (download)
- Welcome (other)
- Key Information (other)
- Meet the Team (other)
- Our Curriculum (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (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
- Oldham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 80
- Pupils
- 43
- Boys
- 24
- Girls
- 19
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2023-10-04
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 43 | 24 | 19 | 80 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 33 | 22 | 11 | 45 |
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