Glebedale School
Glebedale School is an independent special school in Stoke-On-Trent for pupils aged 7 to 19. It has 38 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Glebedale School is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
Ofsted inspection: September 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Grove Road Heron Cross Longton Stoke on Trent Staffordshire ST4 3AY |
| Phone | 01782320773 |
| Reference Number | 136220 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 38 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.53%
Girls: 39.47% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Glebedale School is performing well and has been graded as good in all areas. The school provides a supportive environment for pupils with challenging backgrounds, focusing on their social, emotional, and academic development. With a strong curriculum that includes an emphasis on reading and preparation for further education, pupils demonstrate improvement in both behaviour and attendance. The inspective findings highlight the effective leadership and the therapeutic approach woven throughout the curriculum as key strengths.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 29 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Sep 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 12 Jun 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 02 Dec 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2011 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils receive attentive teaching and specialist support to re-engage them with learning.
- Safe and supportive learning environment that helps pupils feel secure.
- High expectations for learning and broad, interesting curriculum.
- Strong focus on reading and structured phonics program.
- Effective clinical and pastoral support teams help address pupils' needs.
- Attention to personal development is integrated into school life.
Areas for Improvement
- The range and ambition of the school's qualifications offer is limited.
- Staff occasionally do not act early enough to de-escalate heightened behaviour.
- Inconsistent steps taken to improve some pupils' attendance.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Glebedale School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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| Name | Distance |
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What is Glebedale School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Glebedale School is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
When was Glebedale School last inspected by Ofsted?
Glebedale School was last inspected in September 2025.
How many pupils does Glebedale School have?
Glebedale School has 38 pupils on roll.
What age range does Glebedale School cover?
Glebedale School for pupils aged 7 to 19.
Where is Glebedale School?
Glebedale School is at Grove Road, Heron Cross, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 3AY.