Tashbar of Manchester, Salford
Tashbar of Manchester is an independent school for boys aged 3 to 12 in Salford. It has an Orthodox Jewish religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2026, ended in a report card: 7 expected standard. Before that it was rated Requires improvement at its last graded inspection, in March 2024.
- Ofsted report card
- 0 of 7 areas strong or better
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Tashbar of Manchester in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 24 February 2026 inspection grades Tashbar of Manchester on 7 areas: 7 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics."
Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "The school uses a broad range of systems to promote positive attendance and identify concerns."
Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "In reading, writing and mathematics, the school ensures that staff have the specialist subject knowledge they need to teach the curriculum effectively."
Early years - Expected standard. "Children get off to a positive start in the early years."
Inclusion - Expected standard. "Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their additional needs quickly identified by the school."
Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "The proprietor has a clear understanding of the different aspects of the school's work."
Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "The school has put in place a well-considered personal development programme which helps prepare pupils for life beyond the school."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that those aspects of the key stage 2 curriculum which are not implemented as well are further strengthened so that the curriculum is delivered with greater consistency"; "Leaders should maintain their focus to further improve the attendance of all pupils so that consistently higher levels of attendance are sustained over time".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Tashbar of Manchester are Mechinoh School (under 0.1 miles, Inadequate); OYY Lubavitch Boys School (under 0.1 miles); Manchester Junior Girls' School (0.2 miles, Good); and Toras Emes (0.2 miles, Requires improvement).
Mechinoh SchoolOYY Lubavitch Boys SchoolManchester Junior Girls' SchoolToras Emes
What parents say
18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Tashbar of Manchester (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school and 100% say their child is happy there.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (100%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 115 pupils (24.5%) received SEN support and 4 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 680 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Half Way House, 100 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since January 2026 for independent schools)
Safeguarding standards met
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- InclusionExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: met
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at Tashbar of Manchester
Pupils enjoy coming to school and most attend regularly. At the start of the day, pupils settle quickly into their activities. The school's values help pupils to know how to behave positively. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils understand the importance of treating one another in a way that they would like others to treat them. They demonstrate this in the way that they interact with one another and with members of staff. The youngest children in the early years quickly learn the importance of sharing and taking turns. Bullying is very rare. Staff sort out any problems quickly and in a supportive way. This helps pupils to feel safe at school. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported in school and make positive progress building on the knowledge they have secured. This is also the case for pupils who experience different challenges that put them at a disadvantage. Pupils receive carefully considered support that helps them to develop their independence. Staff in the early years provide caring support and encouragement to help children start the day ready to learn. In the early years, knowledgeable staff guide children to make a positive start in their education. Across the school, pupils enjoy learning and typically achieve well. When they leave Year 6, they are well prepared for their next stage of education. Pupils enjoy going on a range of trips, most of which enhance the curriculum. For example, pupils take part in a hike that helps them to develop their understanding of geographical features. The school plans opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests. For instance, pupils join the choir and enjoy performing as part of the celebrations for Hanukkah. Clubs such as chess, arts and crafts and reading are enjoyed by many pupils.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should ensure that those aspects of the key stage 2 curriculum which are not implemented as well are further strengthened so that the curriculum is delivered with greater consistency.
- Leaders should maintain their focus to further improve the attendance of all pupils so that consistently higher levels of attendance are sustained over time.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 24 February 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at supporting all pupils to thrive, particularly those with additional needs. Staff are knowledgeable and caring, creating a calm, ordered environment where children develop strong behaviour and attendance. The school prepares pupils well for secondary school with solid foundations in core subjects and a focus on personal wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics with high-quality work produced
- Strong behaviour and attendance, with pupils rising to high expectations set by staff
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, with needs quickly identified and strategies put in place
- Safe and nurturing environment where bullying is seldom seen and pupils feel trusted by staff
- Well-designed ambitious curriculum carefully sequenced from Nursery through Year 6
Areas for Improvement
- In a minority of subjects in Key Stage 2, pupils do not achieve as well as they could with some gaps in knowledge
- Consistency of teaching in some subjects needs improvement, with actions at an early stage
- Some aspects of curriculum learning not yet fully developed across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School choir performs at local residential homes, public prayer services, fundraising events, physical education lessons including football
Tashbar of Manchester is an independent school that meets expected standards across most areas. The school creates a safe, calm, and nurturing environment where pupils achieve well in core subjects and develop strong personal values.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby independent school
Keep up with Tashbar of Manchester
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 31
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 17 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 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 Salford is 19.5 (the median across 136 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
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
469 pupils
513 places
44 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Salford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Salford
Across Salford council
Places available
2,774
Applications
2,789
Got 1st preference
85.9%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across Salford council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(10)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
Independent School standard inspection
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
115
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
25.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
469
Total Pupils
469
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Tashbar of Manchester
What is Tashbar of Manchester's Ofsted rating?
Tashbar of Manchester's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2024, it was rated Requires Improvement.
Does Tashbar of Manchester meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in February 2026, Tashbar of Manchester met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Tashbar of Manchester?
Tashbar of Manchester has around 469 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Tashbar of Manchester?
Tashbar of Manchester is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Tashbar of Manchester?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 17 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 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 Salford is 19.5 (the median across 136 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Tashbar of Manchester?
Tashbar of Manchester is at 20 Upper Park Road, Salford, Lancashire, M7 4HL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)