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Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators
16+ · Mixed · Ages 16–25 · Special post-16 institution
Laser House, Waterfront Quay, Salford M50 3XW · navigators.org.uk · 07542 607444
Overview
- Ofsted
- Report card
- Jan 2026 · graded by area, with no overall grade
- Local authority
- Manchester
The official school record (Department for Education)
Ofsted
Ofsted inspected Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators on 20 January 2026 and published a report card: each area has its own grade, and there is no overall grade.
- Inclusion: Expected standard
- Leadership and governance: Needs attention
- Inspected
- 20 Jan 2026
- Report card
- Safeguarding
- Met
Graded areas
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
|---|---|
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
| High needs: curriculum, teaching and training | Needs attention |
| High needs: achievement | Needs attention |
| High needs: participation and development | Needs attention |