Aurora Hanley School
URN: 143839 • Stoke on Trent ST2 8PQ
Overview
- Name
- Aurora Hanley School
- URN
- 143839
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracy Whitehurst (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01782973737
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cambrian Way, Stoke on Trent ST2 8PQ
Summary
Aurora Hanley School is an independent special school located in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, catering to students aged 6 to 19 with communication needs, particularly those associated with Autism spectrum conditions. The school aims to provide an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students can thrive academically and socially. With a capacity for 90 pupils, Aurora Hanley currently serves 89 students, ensuring small class sizes that facilitate personalised learning.
The curriculum at Aurora Hanley is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering flexible pathways that include academic and vocational qualifications. Specialist subject teachers lead the secondary GCSE pathways, while additional support is provided through integrated therapeutic services and a life skills pathway for those requiring extra assistance. This tailored approach helps students re-engage with learning and develop essential life skills.
The school prides itself on fostering a warm and nurturing community, where positive relationships are built between staff and students. The ethos of Aurora Hanley focuses on empowering each individual, realising their potential, and building resilience to prepare them for future challenges.
The curriculum at Aurora Hanley is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering flexible pathways that include academic and vocational qualifications. Specialist subject teachers lead the secondary GCSE pathways, while additional support is provided through integrated therapeutic services and a life skills pathway for those requiring extra assistance. This tailored approach helps students re-engage with learning and develop essential life skills.
The school prides itself on fostering a warm and nurturing community, where positive relationships are built between staff and students. The ethos of Aurora Hanley focuses on empowering each individual, realising their potential, and building resilience to prepare them for future challenges.
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Nearby alternatives
- Glebedale School (48.9)
- Phoenix Independent School (45.8)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 6 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 90
- Pupils
- 89
- Boys
- 61
- Girls
- 28
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2017-07-11
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 89 | 61 | 28 | 90 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 84 | 51 | 33 | 90 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 63 | 42 | 21 | 90 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 63 | 42 | 21 | 90 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 54 | 39 | 15 | 90 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 39 | 28 | 11 | 90 |
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