Edgewood Academy, Stoke-on-Trent

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 714

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Kate Manning
LA:Stoke-on-Trent
Address:Unit 6, Westmill Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3EL
Status:open
Opened:2 September 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 months ago
-

Overall

Inspected 28 July 2026View full report
URN:152649
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Stoke-on-Trent Central
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Edgewood Academy has been carefully designed to support pupils who have experienced disrupted education. The school offers a broad curriculum enhanced by technology, with strong emphasis on wellbeing, independence and preparing for work. Leaders and staff are highly trained and supported to meet the specific needs of pupils with emotional, social and mental health challenges.

Key Strengths

  • Detailed, ambitious curriculum tailored to pupils' needs with strong emphasis on wellbeing and preparation for adulthood
  • Experienced leadership with thorough understanding of safeguarding and pupils with additional vulnerabilities
  • Comprehensive staff training and support, including counselling services for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs
  • Innovative assessment system that tracks academic progress, engagement, social and emotional development
  • Strong partnerships with local schools and organizations to enhance provision

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with experienced designated safeguarding leads, a suitable written policy meeting statutory requirements, and an online system for reporting concerns plus comprehensive staff induction training.

Extracurricular Activities

Physical education partnerships with local sports centre and primary school, visits to places of worship, educational and cultural visits, enrichment activities focused on fostering independence and broadening cultural knowledge

Edgewood Academy is a proposed independent special school that is likely to meet all independent school standards. Leaders have extensive experience in both state and independent schools and have carefully prepared the school to ensure compliance with all requirements.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Getting There

Bus Stops

Leek Road (adj)
68m · 1 min walk
Warrington Road (opp)
217m · 4 min walk
Clifford Street (adj)
230m · 4 min walk
New Berkeley Street (adj)
367m · 6 min walk
Berry Hill Road (adj)
497m · 8 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - Stoke-on-Trent

Low pressure
New homes approved:3,431
Projected new pupils:618

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stoke-on-Trent

Admissions Demand - Stoke-on-Trent

Low demand1.08x oversubscription

Places available

3,160

Applications

3,413

Got 1st preference

86.5%

Got preferred school

96.1%

Secondary admissions across Stoke-on-Trent (2025/26)

Inspection History

28 July 2026

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