Roaches School
URN: 124495 • Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7AB
Overview
- Name
- Roaches School
- URN
- 124495
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Deb Jackson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01782523479
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tunstall Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7AB
Summary
Roaches School is an independent special school located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 44 pupils, with a capacity of 58. The school is dedicated to meeting the educational, social, and welfare needs of children who find learning challenging. It aims to create a supportive and caring environment that fosters a sense of community, encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their actions and contribute positively to the school.
The curriculum at Roaches School is designed to be broad and balanced, with individual care and education plans tailored to help each child achieve their goals. The school prioritises nurturing a love of learning and personal development, ensuring that every child is valued as an individual. Additionally, Roaches School actively supports the reintegration of pupils into mainstream education whenever possible.
Parents have expressed high levels of satisfaction with the school, highlighting the positive impact on their children's confidence and well-being. The smaller class sizes and dedicated staff create an environment where children can thrive academically and socially, making Roaches School a vital resource for families seeking specialized support for their children.
The curriculum at Roaches School is designed to be broad and balanced, with individual care and education plans tailored to help each child achieve their goals. The school prioritises nurturing a love of learning and personal development, ensuring that every child is valued as an individual. Additionally, Roaches School actively supports the reintegration of pupils into mainstream education whenever possible.
Parents have expressed high levels of satisfaction with the school, highlighting the positive impact on their children's confidence and well-being. The smaller class sizes and dedicated staff create an environment where children can thrive academically and socially, making Roaches School a vital resource for families seeking specialized support for their children.
Useful links
- Home (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Policies & Info (other)
- Schools (other)
- Bradshaw Farm School (other)
- Lower Pastures School (other)
- Parkgate School (other)
- Roaches School (other)
- Spring Valley School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Reach (65.9)
- Foundation Bridge Academy (62.9)
- Abbey Hill School and College (62.6)
- Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit (61.2)
- Newfriars College (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 58
- Pupils
- 44
- Boys
- 39
- Girls
- 5
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1995-11-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 44 | 39 | 5 | 58 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 47 | 42 | 5 | 58 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 54 | 47 | 7 | 58 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 54 | 47 | 7 | 58 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 43 | 39 | 4 | 58 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 42 | 35 | 7 | 58 | 0.00 |
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