The Valiant School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | May Street Burslem Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1EL |
| Reference Number | 150182 |
The Valiant School demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting its pupils, who all have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Relationships between staff and pupils are notably positive, contributing to a safe and encouraging environment that fosters improvement in behavior and academic growth. Although the school is relatively new, having opened in September 2023 and recently undergone its first standard inspection, it shows a commendable ability to re-engage pupils with learning, helping them make notable progress in their educational journeys. The overall effectiveness rating of 'Good' reflects the school's effective leadership and management, broad and engaging curriculum, and strong behavior support strategies.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 14 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 78.57%
Girls: 21.43% |
| 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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong positive relationships at the core of the school culture
- Effective support strategies for improving pupil behaviour
- Comprehensive and engaging curriculum across multiple subjects
- Timely and tailored assessment of pupils' needs during induction
- High levels of pupil attendance and commitment to education
- Professional development opportunities for staff
- Effective safeguarding measures in place
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent emphasis on key knowledge in phonics and mathematics
- Occasional lack of precise assessment of pupils' next steps in core subjects
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Saint Nathaniel's Academy
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Sneyd Academy
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0.84 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Academy
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0.92 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
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1 miles |
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St Marys Catholic Academy
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1.1 miles |
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Mill Hill Primary Academy
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1.11 miles |
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Burnwood Primary Academy
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1.17 miles |
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Co-op Academy Hamilton
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1.17 miles |
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The Oaks
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1.23 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
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1.26 miles |
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Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy
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St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy
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1.35 miles |
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Holden Lane Academy
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Co-op Academy Grove
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0.35 miles |
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Haywood Academy
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0.42 miles |
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North Road Academy
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0.53 miles |
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1 miles |
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Spruce House School
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1.03 miles |
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The Nest
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1.11 miles |
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The Excel Academy
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1.19 miles |
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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
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1.38 miles |
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Birches Head Academy
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1.54 miles |
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Ormiston Horizon Academy
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1.67 miles |
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Watermill School
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1.7 miles |
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Sporting Stars Academy
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2.11 miles |
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The Orme Academy
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