Safe Start School
Tameside, Tameside, North West · OL6 7ST
Safe Start School is a small independent school in Tameside, with around 30 pupils on roll and a mixed intake. Led by Miss Grace Speakman, it is overseen by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Its compact size means a close-knit setting where pupils are likely to be well known to staff. Families considering the school should weigh its current academic results carefully against their child's needs.
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Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 30
- Location
- Tameside, Tameside, North West
- Website
- https://www.safestarttameside.com
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Miss Grace Speakman
Latest results
Attainment 8
4.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The published figures suggest the school is working from a challenging starting point. Its average Attainment 8 score stands at 4.5, well below the national average of 46.9, and no pupils currently achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. GCSEs are offered, and prospective families may wish to discuss directly with the school how it supports individual progress.
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Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small independent school where attainment data points to significant challenges; close conversation with the head is essential before applying.
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Safe Start School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Safe Start School located?
Safe Start School is located at 1, 2, 4 & 5 Henry Square Chambers, Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 7ST.
What type of school is Safe Start School?
Safe Start School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Safe Start School?
Safe Start School has approximately 30 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.