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Music Stuff
Music Stuff is a secondary school located in Manchester, North West. With a total of 51 students, the school offers a co-ed education for students aged 11-16. The school has a good overall effectiveness and is led by Mr Daniel McCann. The staff provides sensitive support to students and the school has a clear vision for developing their potential and self-belief. The headteacher's commitment to improvements in teaching and learning has resulted in pupils making good progress and acquiring useful qualifications. However, attendance remains a challenge and some students may struggle with reading skills and vocabulary.
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St Bees School
St Bees School is a co-educational boarding school located in St Bees, North West. With a welcoming environment and vigilant staff, the school ensures the safety and well-being of its students. Offering a range of interesting experiences and a strong focus on physical and outdoor education, St Bees School provides an enthusiastic and motivated learning environment. However, parents should be aware that limited opportunities for art and music, as well as a limited understanding of different faiths and cultures, may impact their child's education. Additionally, pupils who require extra help may experience sporadic progress, and there are no established systems to support personal development needs. Technological skills development is also less emphasized. Overall, St Bees School promotes a good overall effectiveness, leadership, teaching, learning, assessment, personal development, behavior, welfare, and outcomes for students.1 schools in compare list -
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Rochdale Islamic Academy is a secondary school located in Rochdale, North West. Founded in 2003, the school focuses on providing a high-quality education to boys aged 11-16. With a total of 90 students, the school prides itself on its outstanding behaviour and attitudes, as well as its good overall effectiveness and leadership. The school consistently meets the independent school standards and has achieved good exam results, with an average point score of 4.76 in the EBacc.1 schools in compare list -
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Ahavas Torah Boys Academy
Ahavas Torah Boys Academy is an Orthodox Jewish secondary school located in Salford, North West. With a strong faith ethos and effective teaching of kodesh, the school promotes respect and well-behaved behavior among its pupils. However, there is a need for improvement in teaching, learning, and assessment in chol subjects, resulting in slow progress in areas other than mathematics and English. While the school meets regulatory requirements and has dedicated senior leaders, there are some low expectations of behavior in certain lessons. Additionally, the narrow chol curriculum with restricted teaching time has room for improvement. The school strives to provide a supportive environment where students can develop their personal and academic potential. It is important for parents to note that the school's overall effectiveness requires improvement, as per the latest Ofsted report.1 schools in compare list -
Mechinoh School
Mechinoh School is a secondary school in Salford, established in 1985. With a focus on boys aged 11-16, the school offers a nurturing and disciplined environment for learning. While the school has demonstrated good behaviour and attitudes, it falls short in meeting overall educational standards. However, efforts are being made to improve leadership and management. With a small class size of 73 students, Mechinoh School aims to provide individual attention to each student, ensuring their personal development and success in GCSE exams.1 schools in compare list -
Progress Schools - Hamilton Square
Progress Schools - Hamilton Square is a co-educational secondary school located in Wirral. With a small student population of 30, the school provides a personalized and nurturing learning environment. Led by Mr Matthew McCann, the school has been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, showcasing their commitment to providing a high-quality education. The school focuses on fostering good behaviour, personal development, and effective leadership and management. Established in 2019, Progress Schools - Hamilton Square offers a comprehensive secondary education for students aged 11-16.
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Teenage Works
Teenage Works is a co-educational secondary school located in Failsworth, Oldham. With a small student body of 40, the school provides a supportive and inclusive environment for students aged 11-18. While the school requires improvement in overall effectiveness and quality of education, it excels in promoting good behavior and attitudes, as well as personal development. Led by Miss Louise Hodson, the school meets the independent school standards.1 schools in compare list -
Markazul Uloom
Markazul Uloom is a secondary Islamic school located in Blackburn with Darwen. Established in 2001, the school provides education for boys aged 11-19 years. With an outstanding record of behaviour and attitudes, it offers a safe and nurturing environment for students. The school's leadership and management are highly regarded, ensuring a good overall effectiveness. With a small class size of 33 students, Markazul Uloom focuses on the personal development and quality of education. In addition, the school meets the independent school standards and has a sixth form for further studies.1 schools in compare list -
Sol Christian Academy
Sol Christian Academy is a co-educational school located in Manchester. Founded in 2013, the school offers an all-through education for students aged 2-18. With a total of 43 students, the small class sizes allow for individual attention and high academic expectations. The school has received a good rating in its Ofsted report, with particular strengths in teaching and learning, personal development, and pupil outcomes. The dedicated staff at Sol Christian Academy ensure a safe and nurturing environment for students, with stringent safeguarding procedures in place. Although there are some areas for improvement, such as performance management and outdoor learning facilities, the school provides a solid foundation for students' success and attainment. With a focus on fostering exceptional progress and exemplary behavior, Sol Christian Academy prepares students for a bright future.1 schools in compare list -
Covenant Christian School
Covenant Christian School is a Christian/Evangelical school located in Heaton Moor, Stockport. With a small school size of 70 students, the school offers a nurturing and inclusive environment for children aged 5-16. Led by Dr Roger Slack, the school has been providing a good quality education since its establishment in 1982. The school's focus on personal development and good behavior ensures a well-rounded educational experience for all students.
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King of Kings
At King of Kings School, located in Manchester, we believe in high aspirations and expectations for all our pupils. With a focus on promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, our dedicated staff fosters positive relationships with students. Our good Ofsted report highlights effective teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as personal development and welfare. Although limited opportunities currently exist for Year 6 pupils to practice extended writing skills at a greater depth, our overall effectiveness and exam results demonstrate that we are meeting independent school standards.1 schools in compare list -
Progress Schools - Wirral
Progress Schools - Wirral is a co-educational secondary school located in Wirral, North West. Led by Mr Pio Sevillano, the dedicated staff at Progress Schools are committed to providing outstanding alternative education to every student. With a focus on personal development and achievement, the school ensures that each student becomes economically active in the future. The school has a good overall effectiveness rating from Ofsted, with excellent exam results and a strong focus on students' behavioural and attitudinal development. With a small class size of 35 students, Progress Schools provides a supportive and nurturing environment for students to thrive.
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Progress Schools - Lilford Centre
Progress Schools - Lilford Centre is a co-ed middle deemed secondary school located in Wigan. With a small student body of 23 students, it offers a personalized learning experience. However, the school has received an inadequate rating from Ofsted, highlighting concerns regarding overall effectiveness, education quality, behavior and attitudes, and leadership and management.
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Safe Start Education
Safe Start Education is a registered Independent School and Alternative Provision in Ashton under Lyne, Manchester. We provide a customised curriculum, smaller class sizes, and a flexible timetable to help at-risk students who have missed a lot of school. Our focus is on holistic, trauma-informed education and development, working collaboratively with students, families, and community members. With a good Ofsted rating and a commitment to diversity and excellence, Safe Start Education ensures a safe and supportive learning environment for your child.
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Harpurhey Alternative Provision School
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School is a co-ed secondary school located in Manchester. With a small student body of 13 students, the school provides specialized support for students with special educational needs, catering to 91.5% of its students. However, the school has been rated inadequate in several areas by Ofsted, including overall effectiveness and quality of education. It does not meet the independent school standards. It is important for parents to consider these factors when choosing a school for their child.
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Employability Solutions Independant School
Employability Solutions Independent School is a co-educational secondary school located in Garston, Liverpool. With a small class size of 60 students, our dedicated teachers provide a well-designed curriculum tailored to meet the individual needs of each pupil. We have a strong emphasis on personal development and commendable conduct of our students. Our school has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted, with good outcomes for pupils and effective leadership and management. While we offer excellent safeguarding and pastoral care, we are continuously working towards expanding opportunities for both academically gifted and less-able students. Join us at Employability Solutions Independent School for a supportive and nurturing educational experience.1 schools in compare list -
Progress Schools
Progress Schools is a co-ed secondary school located in Liverpool. Led by Ms Gina Lunt, our dedicated staff provide top-notch alternative education for students aged 13-16. With a focus on helping students become economically active in the future, we strive to ensure their success through apprenticeships, higher education, or the workforce. Our small school size of 30 allows for individualized attention and support, especially for the 28.6% of students with SEN. Although our recent Ofsted report shows areas for improvement, our goal remains to empower every student to achieve their full potential and secure a bright future.
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Penarth Group School
Penarth Group School is a co-ed middle deemed secondary school located in Stockport, North West. Established in 2008, the school offers a safe and supportive learning environment for students aged 11-18. With a good Ofsted rating, the school prioritizes the social, emotional, and mental well-being of its students. It has effective safeguarding measures in place and supports students with special educational needs. The school has shown good progress in nationally recognized qualifications, ensuring that students receive a quality education. While there are some areas for improvement, such as aligning tasks closely with students' needs and sharing best practices more effectively, Penarth Group School provides a positive and enriching educational experience for its students.1 schools in compare list -
Moorfield Learning Centre
Moorfield Learning Centre is a co-educational secondary school located in Barrow-in-Furness, North West. Established in 2018, the school provides a high-quality education for students aged 11-18. With a focus on outstanding behaviour and attitudes, the school fosters personal development and offers a strong leadership and management team. The school has a good overall effectiveness rating from Ofsted, with excellent sixth-form provision. With a small class size of just 12 students, Moorfield Learning Centre provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.1 schools in compare list -
Progress Schools - Stockport
Progress Schools - Stockport is a secondary school located in Stockport, North West. With a co-ed and inclusive environment, the school provides a high-quality education for students aged 11-16. Led by Mrs Susanne Quinn, the school has been rated as 'Good' in all aspects by Ofsted. With a small class size of 35, students receive personalized attention and support to thrive academically and personally.
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