Abbey Hill Academy & College is a special academy in Stoke-On-Trent for children and young people aged 3 to 19. It supports dyslexia and SpLD, speech and language, autism and 1 other need.
- Ages 3–19
- 386 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 3 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 386 (places for 400)
- Headteacher
- Mr Darryl Ellis (Headteacher)
- Part of
- St Bart's Multi Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 November 2023
- Free school meals
- 53.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Stoke-on-Trent
- School reference (URN)
- 149990
Needs it supports
4 needs: dyslexia and SpLD, speech and language and 2 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
- Autism Other schools for this in Stoke-on-Trent (12)
- Speech, language and communication Other schools for this in Stoke-on-Trent (11)
Cognition and learning
- Specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) Other schools for this in Stoke-on-Trent (4)
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Stoke-on-Trent (7)
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.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2014
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Contact and getting there
Box Lane, Meir, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5PP
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Alexandra Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.2 miles
- Rowan House School Independent · Ages 5–14 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Alexandra Infants' School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–7 0.5 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 Abbey Hill Academy & College
How do I get a place at Abbey Hill Academy & College?
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 Abbey Hill Academy & College. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Abbey Hill Academy & College support?
Specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia), speech, language and communication, autism and moderate learning difficulty. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Abbey Hill Academy & College take?
Aged 3 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Abbey Hill Academy & College’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Abbey Hill Academy & College?
Box Lane, Meir, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5PP, in Stoke-on-Trent.
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