Manor Abbey School is a special free school in Stoke-on-Trent for boys aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 35 pupils
- Boys only
School details
- Type
- Special free school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys only
- Pupils
- 35 (places for 70)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Charlotteq Cartlidge
- Part of
- Manor Hall Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2024
- Free school meals
- 74.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Stoke-on-Trent
- School reference (URN)
- 150771
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
Read the latest inspection report
There’s no grade to show. Read this school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Contact and getting there
Greasley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8LG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Manor Abbey School
How do I get a place at Manor Abbey School?
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 Manor Abbey School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Manor Abbey School take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys only.
What is Manor Abbey School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Manor Abbey School?
Greasley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8LG, in Stoke-on-Trent.
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