Aurora Hanley School
Aurora Hanley School is an independent special school in Stoke-On-Trent for pupils aged 6 to 19. It has 84 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Aurora Hanley School is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2025.
Ofsted inspection: September 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 6-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Cambrian Way off Eaves Lane Bucknall Stoke on Trent Staffordshire ST2 8PQ |
| Phone | 01782973737 |
| Reference Number | 143839 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 84 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 72.62%
Girls: 27.38% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Aurora Hanley School excels in delivering an outstanding education to its students, providing a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters personal growth and achievement. The school's commitment to understanding the specific needs of each pupil, especially those with special educational needs, is evident. With a curriculum designed to promote ambition and a variety of courses available, pupils are well-prepared for their future in education and employment. The school's proactive approach in addressing the challenges faced by students with a history of disjointed schooling has led to impressive outcomes and high levels of pupil satisfaction.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 19 Jun 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2018 | Additional inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional care and support for pupils
- Strong emphasis on ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Significant achievement across all subjects, including reading
- Effective provision for special educational needs and disabilities
- High levels of pupil motivation and perseverance
- Rich personal development programming and community engagement
- Successful preparation for adulthood with effective work experience opportunities
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Aurora Hanley 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.
| Name | Distance |
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Kingsland CofE Academy
Werrington Road, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 9AS |
0.38 miles |
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Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy
Abbey Lane, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8AU |
0.5 miles |
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Abbey Hulton Primary School
School Road, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8BS |
0.52 miles |
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Carmountside Primary Academy
Woodhead Road, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8DJ |
0.78 miles |
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St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy
Aylesbury Road, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0LY |
0.88 miles |
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Eaton Park Academy
Arbourfield Drive, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 9PF |
1.14 miles |
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Holden Lane Academy
Ralph Drive, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6JS |
1.2 miles |
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Milton Primary Academy
Leek Road, Milton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 7AF |
1.25 miles |
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Co-op Academy Northwood
Keelings Road, Northwood, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6QA |
1.33 miles |
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St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy
Boulton Street, Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 2NQ |
1.43 miles |
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Co-op Academy Grove
Turner Street, Northwood, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 2NL |
1.48 miles |
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Maple Court Academy
Beverley Drive, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0QD |
1.5 miles |
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Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy
Wellington Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 3QH |
1.51 miles |
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Hillside Primary School
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1.54 miles |
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Co-op Academy Hamilton
Barthomley Road, Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6NW |
1.56 miles |
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Werrington Primary School
Washerwall Lane, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0JU |
1.6 miles |
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Waterside Primary School
Eastwood Road, Hanley, Eastwood Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 3JS |
1.73 miles |
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Sneyd Academy
Sneyd Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 2NS |
1.9 miles |
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New Ford Academy
Brownley Road, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1PY |
1.93 miles |
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Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy
Norton Lane, Norton-in-the-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8BZ |
2.02 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Manor Abbey School
Greasley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8LG |
0.12 miles |
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Birches Head Academy
Birches Head Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8DD |
1.03 miles |
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The Excel Academy
Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6LG |
1.48 miles |
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Spruce House School
114 Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6HD |
1.53 miles |
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Sporting Stars Academy
Field Avenue, Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 7AS |
1.53 miles |
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Discovery Academy
Discovery Drive, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0GA |
1.77 miles |
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Edgewood Academy
Unit 6, Westmill Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3EL |
1.82 miles |
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Edison Pace School
Wellesley Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 4NF |
2.32 miles |
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Excellence Girls Academy
Crowther Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2ER |
2.36 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Academy
Fenton Manor, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2RR |
2.37 miles |
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North Road Academy
North Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 2BP |
2.38 miles |
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Snowhill School
50-58 Snowhill, Shelton, Stoke On Trent, ST1 4LY |
2.4 miles |
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Stoke-on-Trent College
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2.42 miles |
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The Registry
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2.46 miles |
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Moorside High School
Cellarhead Road, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0HP |
2.53 miles |
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City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College
Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2RU |
2.56 miles |
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Alpha Learning Staffordshire
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2.58 miles |
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Haywood Academy
High Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 7AB |
2.87 miles |
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Endon High School
Leek Road, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9EE |
3.02 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic Academy
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3.04 miles |
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What is Aurora Hanley School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Aurora Hanley School is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2025.
When was Aurora Hanley School last inspected by Ofsted?
Aurora Hanley School was last inspected in September 2025.
How many pupils does Aurora Hanley School have?
Aurora Hanley School has 84 pupils on roll.
What age range does Aurora Hanley School cover?
Aurora Hanley School for pupils aged 6 to 19.
Where is Aurora Hanley School?
Aurora Hanley School is at Cambrian Way, off Eaves Lane, Bucknall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8PQ.