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Edstart is a private secondary-stage school in Salford, Salford, with a published age range of 11-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Edstart
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Referral-led placement and specialist SEND support define Edstart's 11-16 provision. Smaller classes, tailored teaching and added support suit young people needing a route different from mainstream schooling; there is neither boarding nor a sixth form.
The curriculum keeps a consistent core while allowing individual adjustment. GCSE English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Religious Studies and Physical Education sit with PSHE, careers and life skills. Mathematics follows Pearson Edexcel and the other named GCSEs use AQA, with individual learning plans shaping support.
Keyworkers, learning mentors and a counsellor help set targets. Relationship and financial education, British values, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, community initiatives, cookery and digital skills fill out the weekly programme.
An enquiry or visit leads to a meeting with the local authority or partner school and evidence that may include an EHCP, medical information and prior-learning reports. Funding can come through the authority or partner school. Relevant independent-school standards were met at the June 2024 material-change inspection.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 8 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Salford and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 8
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.41
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Salford and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-16
- Director of Education
- Mr James Bradley
- Pupil roll
- 94 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- EdStart Specialist Education, 5 Gerald Road, Salford
- Postcode
- M6 6DW
- Area
- Salford
School leadership
- Director of Education
- Mr James Bradley
School contact
- School phone
- 03003034414
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 03003034414
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 8 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.41 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 20 June 2023
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2023-06-20. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Edstart handle admissions?
Edstart handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Edstart?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Edstart?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Edstart?
Edstart is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 20 June 2023.