Minds Education, Mossley

Special

Other independent special school

Mixed

Ages 11–16

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

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Key Information

DfE GIAS

Head:Tamunotonye Selema

LA:Tameside

Address:Old School, Stamford House, Stamford Road, Mossley, OL5 0BA

Area:Schools in OL5

Status:open

Opened:8 April 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 7 months ago

Overall

Inspected 18 February 2026View full report

URN:152280

Diocese:Not applicable

Constituency:Stalybridge and Hyde

Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Minds Education has created a thoughtful, broad curriculum tailored to pupils' needs, including those with education, health and care plans. The school prioritises creating an inclusive community where celebrating difference is central, with pupils learning about British values through guest speakers and visits to places of worship. Strong systems are in place for safeguarding, behaviour management, and tracking pupil progress.

Key Strengths

Detailed, well-planned curriculum covering all key areas with clear learning milestones
Comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures with appropriate staff training
Strong focus on pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through curriculum and visits
Clear assessment strategies to track pupil progress and inform teaching
Detailed behaviour and anti-bullying policies with staff training plans

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a written policy reflecting latest government guidance, a designated safeguarding lead in place, and a suitable system for recording concerns.

Extracurricular Activities

Guest speakers (police), visits to places of worship, community support activities, current affairs debates

Minds Education is a proposed independent school that is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered. The school has addressed all concerns raised at a previous inspection in May 2025.