The Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent
The Avenue is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Stoke-on-Trent.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Avenue in detail
The Avenue in its own words
In its own words: "At The Avenue, we recognise the multi-cultural, multi-faith society and ever-changing nature of the UK. We promote British Values through our spiritual, moral, social and cultural education offering many broad and balanced opportunities for development throughout the curriculum. All staff demonstrate and promote these values and attitudes, providing positive role models for our children."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Avenue are Glebedale School (1.5 miles); Coppice Academy (1.5 miles, Good); Kemball School (1.8 miles, Good); and Strathmore College (1.9 miles, Good).
Glebedale SchoolCoppice AcademyKemball SchoolStrathmore College
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at The Avenue has an education, health and care plan (21 of 21 in 2026).
The Avenue is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Flash Lane (opposite), 180 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's August 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Avenue is designed specifically for pupils with special educational needs, drawing on the trust's considerable experience in SEND provision. The school prioritises communication development and sensory integration in all learning, with careful attention paid to the physical environment including lighting and acoustics. Staff will be highly skilled and trained, supported by the trust's expertise across its network of special schools and resource bases.
Key Strengths
- Well-structured curriculum with particular emphasis on communication development and sensory integration
- Experienced trust leadership with extensive expertise in special educational needs across multiple schools
- Strong safeguarding culture with clear policies, staff training, and systems to identify and respond to concerns
- Purpose-built premises with excellent facilities including accessible toilets, suitable lighting and acoustics, and extensive outdoor space
- Comprehensive approach to pupils' personal, social and health education and British values
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with clear policies, staff training, and systems in place to identify patterns and respond to concerns, with particular awareness of how special educational needs increase pupils' vulnerability.
Extracurricular Activities
Lunchtime clubs, guided exploration of local area, educational trips
The Avenue is a proposed new special school for pupils aged Reception to Year 6 with a focus on communication development and sensory integration. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with The Avenue
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
3 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 Stoke-on-Trent is 12.5 (the median across 116 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
50%
Available places
21 pupils
42 places
21 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Stoke-on-Trent
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stoke-on-Trent
Across Stoke-on-Trent council
Places available
3,140
Applications
3,223
Got 1st preference
88.5%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Stoke-on-Trent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
21
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Avenue is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
21
Total Pupils
14
Boys
7
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about The Avenue
How many pupils go to The Avenue?
The Avenue has around 21 pupils on roll.
Does The Avenue have specialist SEN provision?
The Avenue is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to The Avenue?
The Avenue is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near The Avenue?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 3 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 Stoke-on-Trent is 12.5 (the median across 116 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Avenue?
The Avenue is at Rookery Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5RF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)