Bluebell School Ltd
Bluebell School Ltd is an independent special school in Newcastle-Under-Lyme for pupils aged 3 to 19. It has 138 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Bluebell School Ltd is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2026. In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 7.7, and 9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: April 2026. GCSE results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Gloucester Road Kidsgrove Stoke on Trent ST7 1EH |
| Phone | 01782987012 |
| Reference Number | 143932 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 138 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 76.09%
Girls: 23.91% |
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 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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Bluebell School Ltd is likely to comply with the independent school standards following recent material changes, including the proposal for an additional building that enhances facilities and accommodates more pupils. The leadership under the proprietor demonstrates a commitment to meeting educational standards consistently, with effective systems in health and safety, safeguarding, and oversight of provision. These changes are aimed at promoting a supportive environment for pupils, particularly those with complex needs and social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 19 Mar 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 29 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 09 Jul 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 26 Jun 2018 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership ensuring likely compliance with independent school standards.
- Recent renovations to the school building improving educational facilities.
- Well-established safeguarding policies and trained staff for pupil safety.
- Robust risk management and health and safety policies in place.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 7.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 9.1% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Bluebell School Ltd were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 99.3% 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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1.51 miles |
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Thursfield Primary School
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1.54 miles |
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Castle Primary School
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1.65 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill
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1.68 miles |
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Star Academy, Sandyford
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1.75 miles |
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Packmoor Ormiston Academy
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2 miles |
|
Excalibur Primary School
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Wonder Star School
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2.19 miles |
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2.24 miles |
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Rode Heath Primary School
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2.38 miles |
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| Name | Distance |
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0.45 miles |
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Kidsgrove Secondary School
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0.53 miles |
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1.62 miles |
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2.57 miles |
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2.9 miles |
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2.96 miles |
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3.08 miles |
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What is Bluebell School Ltd's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Bluebell School Ltd is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2026.
When was Bluebell School Ltd last inspected by Ofsted?
Bluebell School Ltd was last inspected in April 2026.
How many pupils does Bluebell School Ltd have?
Bluebell School Ltd has 138 pupils on roll.
What age range does Bluebell School Ltd cover?
Bluebell School Ltd for pupils aged 3 to 19.
What are Bluebell School Ltd's GCSE results?
In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 7.7, and 9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Bluebell School Ltd?
Bluebell School Ltd is at Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke on Trent, ST7 1EH.