Loxley Hall School, Uttoxeter
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
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 - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
105 pupils
96 capacity
9 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Uttoxeter
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Uttoxeter
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
8,849
Applications
7,846
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.6%
Secondary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Absence2024/25
23.35509%
Overall absence
60.29412%
Persistent absence
68
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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