LTE Group, Manchester
LTE Group is a post-16 school for pupils aged 14 to 99 in Manchester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
LTE Group in detail
LTE Group in its own words
In its own words: "Values that help to define who we are and how we behave. We do what's right, acting with integrity and letting our values guide decisions. We act today with tomorrow in mind to create a safe and lasting impact."
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are delighted that you are considering coming to The Manchester College to take your next steps in education and to gain the skills you will need for a future career. We’re here to help you realise your full potential."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 4 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Manchester
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 2695 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 18% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 23% into work. 1% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ashburys Rail Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wood Street (near), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood LTE Group stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Strong
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Manchester College provides high-quality vocational training with industry-standard equipment and experienced teachers who prepare students effectively for employment. Students develop confidence and new skills while being part of a supportive, inclusive community. The college makes a strong contribution to local skills needs by working closely with employers and community partners to shape relevant curriculum.
Key Strengths
- Students are enthusiastic, motivated and well-behaved, with most attending regularly and arriving on time
- Industry-experienced teachers use specialist equipment and practical training to prepare students effectively for employment
- Strong community partnerships with employers ensure curriculum meets real job market needs
- Well-planned curriculum that builds knowledge logically, from foundation concepts to complex skills
- Supportive, inclusive college environment where students feel safe and part of a family
Areas for Improvement
- Too few students take up wider college activities like sports teams and clubs, partly because these are sometimes located at different campuses
- A small number of students on specific courses do not attend often enough
- A very few teachers do not plan curriculum in a logical order, which can leave some students struggling to understand
Safeguarding
Students feel safe at college and in work placements, benefiting from a productive, inclusive and welcoming environment created by leaders and staff.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports teams, clubs, societies, TMC's Got Talent, art gallery exhibitions, film production, work-based programmes, supported internships, charity volunteering
LTE Group (The Manchester College) is one of England's largest further education colleges, serving over 10,000 students aged 16-19 and adults across six Manchester campuses with vocational and technical training in sectors ranging from automotive to creative media.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
c
Average grade
z
Best 3 A-Levels
z
Value added
4
A-Level students
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 2,695 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
1%
Top-third university
42%
Degree course
47%
Any L4+ destination
2%
Apprenticeships
Based on 872 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from LTE Group
Wythenshawe Campus achieves Eco-Schools Green Flag Award
1 Oct 2026
Mental Health Champions Rally Behind the YMCA
13 Aug 2024
Award Success for the College at Educate North 2022
4 Nov 2022
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Manchester council
Places available
7,220
Applications
6,542
Got 1st preference
77.1%
Got preferred school
94.7%
All secondary applications across Manchester council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
Questions parents ask about LTE Group
What is LTE Group's Ofsted rating?
LTE Group was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025.
What is the catchment area for LTE Group?
No fixed boundary. When LTE Group is oversubscribed, Manchester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to LTE Group?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming LTE Group on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near LTE Group?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Where is LTE Group?
LTE Group is at Whitworth House, Whitworth St, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 2WH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)