Teenage Kicks
Manchester, Oldham, North West · M35 9RD
Teenage Kicks is among the smallest independent schools a family might consider, with just 43 pupils on roll across a co-educational, day-only setting in Oldham. Entry begins at age 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of the admissions process. The school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and is led by headteacher Mr Christopher Valentine. Its intimate scale means classes are likely to be very small, which may appeal to families seeking close attention for each child.
43
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 43
- Location
- Manchester, Oldham, North West
- Website
- https://teenagekicks.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Christopher Valentine
Latest results
Attainment 8
5.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSE qualifications, with Mathematics and English Language among the most popular subjects. The published results, however, give clear cause for caution: the school's average Attainment 8 score is 5.4, far below the national average of 46.9, and no pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. Prospective families would be wise to discuss these outcomes directly with the school and ask how individual progress is supported.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Arts & extracurricular
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 1 March 2023
The last word
A very small independent school where the headline results sit well below national benchmarks, making frank questions about academic support essential before committing.
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Teenage Kicks 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Teenage Kicks located?
Teenage Kicks is located at 2a Partington Street, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9RD.
What type of school is Teenage Kicks?
Teenage Kicks is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Teenage Kicks?
Teenage Kicks has approximately 43 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.