The Manor School, Uttoxeter
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
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
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Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Capacity & Demand
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)
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