Quayside School, Salford

Special

Other independent special school

Mixed

Ages 5–19

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

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Key Information

DfE GIAS

Head:Reece Greenwood

LA:Salford

Address:Maple House, Cemetery Road, Salford, M5 5WG

Area:Schools in M5

Status:open

Opened:8 September 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 months ago

Overall

Inspected 15 July 2026View full report

URN:152618

Diocese:Not applicable

Constituency:Salford

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

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Quayside School is designed specifically to support pupils with special educational needs through small classes and tailored provision. The school combines academic learning with therapeutic support and strong careers preparation to help young people prepare for adulthood. Leaders have thought carefully about how to create a caring environment where every pupil can succeed through appropriate supervision, clear routines and support for their social and emotional needs.

Key Strengths

Small class sizes (up to 6 pupils) with appropriate staff-to-pupil ratios to support individual learning and well-being
Broad and ambitious curriculum including functional skills, vocational qualifications, and strong careers guidance with work experience
Comprehensive safeguarding systems with clear policies, staff training, and established procedures for monitoring concerns
Therapeutic support available to meet pupils' individual needs alongside qualified specialist teachers
Strong focus on spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through community activities and visits

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is likely to be effective - the proprietor has established a suitable safeguarding policy, staff training is in place, and clear systems are established for recording and monitoring concerns with external agency collaboration.

Extracurricular Activities

Educational visits, community activities, charity work, supporting local foodbanks, visiting places of worship, Anti-Bullying Week, work experience opportunities, employer encounters

Quayside School is a proposed independent school that is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered. The school is designed to provide education for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in small class sizes of up to six pupils.