Roaches School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Tunstall Road Knypersley Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST8 7AB |
| Phone | 01782523479 |
| Reference Number | 124495 |
Roaches School, following a progress monitoring inspection, has been found to not meet all independent school standards. Significant efforts are being made under a newly appointed headteacher since October 2025, particularly focusing on safeguarding measures, which have shown improvement. However, challenges remain, especially in the quality of education provided to secondary-age pupils, where key curriculum elements are not yet fully implemented, impacting educational outcomes. The school's approach to spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development is also inadequate, with plans noted but not yet realized.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 44 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 88.64%
Girls: 11.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Inadequate |
| Last Report Date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 23 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 03 Jul 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2010 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2002 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Effective safeguarding arrangements are now in place.
- Improved behaviour management strategies have led to a reduction in significant physical restraint incidents.
- New behaviour policy implementation has fostered better classroom environments.
- The school has successfully reviewed and improved compliance with various welfare and health regulations.
Areas for Improvement
- The secondary curriculum lacks breadth and does not effectively address pupils' needs.
- Inadequate support for pupils struggling with reading.
- No coherent programme of PSHE education is currently in place for secondary students.
- Attendance is not recorded accurately, masking the true scale of non-attendance.
| Name | Distance |
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James Bateman Middle School
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0.08 miles |
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Knypersley First School
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0.1 miles |
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Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
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Squirrel Hayes First School
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Kingsfield First School
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0.56 miles |
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Oxhey First School
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1.17 miles |
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Woodhouse Academy
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1.39 miles |
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Thursfield Primary School
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Castle Primary School
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1.51 miles |
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Packmoor Ormiston Academy
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1.74 miles |
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Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School
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1.75 miles |
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Moor First School
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1.93 miles |
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St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School
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2.33 miles |
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Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
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2.35 miles |
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Kidsgrove Primary School
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2.43 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill
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2.67 miles |
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Dove Bank Primary School
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2.67 miles |
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Ball Green Primary School
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2.73 miles |
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St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
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2.9 miles |
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Mossley CofE Primary School
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2.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Biddulph High School
Conway Road, Knypersley, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AR |
0.51 miles |
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Kidsgrove Secondary School
Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL |
2.43 miles |
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Ormiston Horizon Academy
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2.62 miles |
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Watermill School
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2.65 miles |
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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
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2.94 miles |
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Bluebell School Ltd
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2.96 miles |
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The King's CofE Academy
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3.2 miles |
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Endon High School
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3.58 miles |
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Haywood Academy
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3.75 miles |
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The Nest
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3.94 miles |
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Aidenswood School
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4.07 miles |
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Church Lawton School
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4.13 miles |
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Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
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4.16 miles |
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Sporting Stars Academy
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4.29 miles |
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Esland Daven School
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4.32 miles |
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Opal Education
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4.4 miles |
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The Excel Academy
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4.45 miles |
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Alpha Learning Staffordshire
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4.46 miles |
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TILT Education
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4.55 miles |
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North Road Academy
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4.68 miles |