Safe Start School, Tameside
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made real improvements to its premises and fire safety procedures, creating a well-maintained, secure environment where pupils can thrive. Staff show genuine care for pupils, with warm relationships evident throughout the school day. The school has designed a thoughtful curriculum that considers what pupils should know and remember, though implementation needs strengthening.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding systems are robust with regular staff training and effective procedures for identifying and reporting concerns
- Premises are well-maintained to a high standard with improved fire safety measures and secure facilities
- Pupils benefit from warm, caring relationships with staff and positive daily greetings
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment information by teachers to identify gaps in learning and match work to pupils' next steps
- Staff subject knowledge is not secure enough in all areas, limiting effective teaching methods
- Reading support, including phonics, is implemented inconsistently and does not precisely identify all gaps in pupils' knowledge
- Staff confidence remains low in adapting the curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with robust systems for identifying and reporting concerns, regular staff training, and appropriate training for senior staff.
Safe Start School is a specialist provision that has made progress in addressing previous inspection concerns, particularly in fire safety and premises maintenance. However, the school continues to struggle with consistent implementation of its redesigned curriculum and assessment practices.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
27 pupils
38 capacity
11 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Tameside
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Tameside
Admissions Demand - Tameside
Places available
3,224
Applications
2,730
Got 1st preference
84.6%
Got preferred school
95.5%
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Safe Start School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Ashton West End Primary Academy
Lyndhurst Primary School
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Ravensfield Primary School
The Heys Primary School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
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