Loxley Hall School, Uttoxeter
Loxley Hall School is a special school for boys aged 11 to 16 in Uttoxeter, part of Manor Hall Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Loxley Hall School in detail
The trust
Loxley Hall School is one of 16 schools run by Manor Hall Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Loxley Hall School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (93%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 23 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 48% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 39% to a further education college and 4% into work.
Who goes there
66.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (10%).
Almost every pupil at Loxley Hall School has an education, health and care plan (105 of 105 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Loxley Hall School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Uttoxeter Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Loxley Hall School issued 12 suspensions, 11.9 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from December 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Loxley Hall excels at supporting pupils who have struggled in other schools, helping them develop genuine confidence and resilience. The school combines academic learning with practical life skills, vocational training and emotional support, preparing pupils not just for exams but for adult life. Staff understand each pupil's individual needs and create a calm, respectful environment where pupils feel seen and supported to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding personal development with strong focus on emotional regulation, life skills and careers education
- Caring, understanding approach to behaviour with safe spaces like The Loft and Emotional Support Unit for pupils to reset
- Well-structured curriculum that builds knowledge progressively and shows real-life applications in subjects like science
- Strong partnerships with local employers providing hands-on vocational experience in fields like engineering and firefighting
- Effective identification of pupils' individual needs, including speech, language and communication difficulties
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff do not identify or address gaps in pupils' knowledge effectively, affecting consolidation and long-term retention of learning
- In some subjects, staff training on curriculum delivery is still ongoing or not yet in place
- Some pupils with listening and processing difficulties do not receive teaching adapted appropriately - they may receive too much language at once without enough time to process information
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Boxing, football, knitting, vocational courses in firefighting and agriculture, Pride Week, Brew Monday, careers activities, interview preparation, apprenticeship guidance
Loxley Hall School is a special school for boys aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school provides a caring, welcoming environment where pupils are guided to develop resilience and confidence while achieving strong academic results.
At a Glance
66.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Keep up with Loxley Hall School
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
105 pupils
96 places
9 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Uttoxeter
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Uttoxeter
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
8,807
Applications
7,681
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
105
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Loxley Hall School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
105
Total Pupils
105
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
6.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,202
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
23.4%
Overall absence
60.3%
Persistent absence
68
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Loxley Hall School
What are GCSE results like at Loxley Hall School?
In the 2024 results, pupils at Loxley Hall School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.1 and a Progress 8 score of -2.18, well below the national average. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Loxley Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Loxley Hall School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Loxley Hall School?
No fixed boundary. When Loxley Hall School is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Loxley Hall School?
Loxley Hall School has around 105 pupils on roll. 67% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Loxley Hall School have specialist SEN provision?
Loxley Hall School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at Loxley Hall School?
23.4% of sessions were missed at Loxley Hall School in 2024/25. 60.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Loxley Hall School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Loxley Hall School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Loxley Hall School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Loxley Hall School?
Loxley Hall School is at Stafford Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8RS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)