The Manor School, Uttoxeter
The Manor School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 18 in Uttoxeter.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Manor School in detail
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Uttoxeter Rail Station, about 770 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wellington Inn (opposite), 40 metres away.
Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Manor School stands out for its specialist approach to educating pupils with SEND. The leadership team has genuine expertise in supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs, and has designed a curriculum that balances academic learning with vital life and work skills. Every pupil will have an individual learning plan focused on their hopes and aspirations, with dedicated time to build the skills they need for their future.
Key Strengths
- Experienced leadership team with extensive knowledge of supporting pupils with SEND, particularly those with social, emotional and mental health needs
- Ambitious and comprehensive curriculum with three flexible pathways tailored to individual pupil needs
- Strong focus on preparing pupils for adulthood and work, including career guidance and work placements
- Robust safeguarding policies and procedures with staff trained in keeping children safe
- Rigorous recruitment practices and high staff-to-pupil ratios ensuring pupil supervision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - leaders have established robust policies in place, appropriate systems for recording concerns, and are knowledgeable about the specific risks their pupils may face related to their SEND needs.
Extracurricular Activities
Work placements in businesses owned by the proprietor, college visits, current issues discussions through national scheme, community events, citizenship programme
The Manor School is a proposed independent special school designed to provide education for pupils with SEND in a safe and nurturing environment. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Keep up with The Manor School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle.
1 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
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
Special educational needs provision
The Manor School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about The Manor School
Does The Manor School have specialist SEN provision?
The Manor School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to The Manor School?
The Manor School 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 Manor School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle. 1 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 The Manor School?
The Manor School is at Manor House, High Street, Uttoxeter, ST14 7JQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)