Manor Abbey School
URN: 150771 • Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8LG
Overview
- Name
- Manor Abbey School
- URN
- 150771
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 27.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Bownds (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01782340011
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Greasley Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8LG
Summary
Manor Abbey School is a free special school located in Stoke-on-Trent, catering specifically to boys with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and/or Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). With a current enrolment of 14 pupils and a capacity of 70, the school aims to provide a supportive and nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The school operates under the Manor Hall Academy Trust, which emphasizes high-quality, personalized education tailored to each student’s unique challenges and strengths. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and relevant, focusing on developing essential skills for lifelong success while fostering strong relationships between students and educators.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Manor Abbey’s ethos, encouraging open communication and collaboration with parents and carers. The leadership team, including Executive Headteacher David Bownds and Head of School Jack, brings extensive experience in special education, ensuring that best practices are shared across the trust to enhance the educational experience for all students.
The school operates under the Manor Hall Academy Trust, which emphasizes high-quality, personalized education tailored to each student’s unique challenges and strengths. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and relevant, focusing on developing essential skills for lifelong success while fostering strong relationships between students and educators.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Manor Abbey’s ethos, encouraging open communication and collaboration with parents and carers. The leadership team, including Executive Headteacher David Bownds and Head of School Jack, brings extensive experience in special education, ensuring that best practices are shared across the trust to enhance the educational experience for all students.
Useful links
- Home (other)
- Executive Head Profile (other)
- Head of School Profile (other)
- What to expect from Manor Abbey (other)
- About Us (other)
- British Values (other)
- Meet The Team (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Manor Hall Academy Policies (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
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 14
- Boys
- 14
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 71.40
- Open date
- 2024-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 70 | 71.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 70 |
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