Alpha Learning Staffordshire is an independent special school in Stoke-on-Trent for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 25 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 25 (places for 35)
- Headteacher
- Miss Nadine Wedgwood
- Opened
- 7 June 2023
- Council
- Stoke-on-Trent
- School reference (URN)
- 149601
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Stoke-on-Trent council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, June 2026: Expected standard in 4 of 6 areas
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
Independent school standards: did not meet all standards.
Contact and getting there
Hobson Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2AW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- North Road Academy Independent · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Spruce House School Independent · Ages 5–14 1.0 mile
- The Nest Independent · Ages 7–17 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.1 miles
All SEND schools in Stoke-on-Trent
By need in Stoke-on-Trent: Autism (13) · Speech and language (12) · Moderate learning (8) · SEMH (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Hearing (4) · Severe learning (3) · Vision (3) · Physical (3) · PMLD (2)
Questions about Alpha Learning Staffordshire
How do I get a place at Alpha Learning Staffordshire?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Alpha Learning Staffordshire. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does Alpha Learning Staffordshire take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Alpha Learning Staffordshire’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Alpha Learning Staffordshire?
Hobson Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2AW, in Stoke-on-Trent.
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