The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 4.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2025
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
4.5
39.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
100% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 30
- Capacity
- 79%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Ms Kate Collins
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
1, 2, 4 & 5 Henry Square Chambers, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, Greater Manchester, OL6 7ST
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 432m away
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Stansfield House
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Lyndhurst Primary School
Primary · 771m away
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ravensfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Heys Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Guide Bridge Independent School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Safe Start School a selective school?
No. Safe Start School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Safe Start School's Ofsted rating?
Safe Start School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Safe Start School?
Safe Start School currently has 30 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Safe Start School take?
Safe Start School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Safe Start School?
Safe Start School is in Tameside, OL6 7ST, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Safe Start School have a sixth form?
No, Safe Start School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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