Stone Soup Academy is an alternative provision free school in Nottingham for children and young people aged 11 to 19.
- Ages 11–19
- 10 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision free school
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 10 (places for 110)
- Headteacher
- Principal Christopher Manze
- Part of
- Stone Soup Learns
- Opened
- 3 September 2012
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Nottingham
- School reference (URN)
- 138264
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Nottingham council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, May 2014; standards maintained (June 2025)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in May 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, June 2025).
Contact and getting there
14 High Pavement, Nottingham, NG1 1HN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Stone Soup Academy
How do I get a place at Stone Soup Academy?
Places at Stone Soup Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Nottingham council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Stone Soup Academy take?
Aged 11 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Stone Soup Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2025 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Stone Soup Academy?
14 High Pavement, Nottingham, NG1 1HN, in Nottingham.
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