Edgewood Academy is an independent special school in Stoke-on-Trent for children and young people aged 7 to 14.
- Ages 7–14
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 7 to 14
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Headteacher
- Kate Manning
- Opened
- 2 September 2026
- Council
- Stoke-on-Trent
- School reference (URN)
- 152649
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
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
Unit 6, Westmill Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3EL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- Emerge School Independent · Ages 5–13 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
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Questions about Edgewood Academy
How do I get a place at Edgewood Academy?
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 Edgewood Academy. 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 Edgewood Academy take?
Aged 7 to 14, boys and girls.
What is Edgewood Academy’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Edgewood Academy?
Unit 6, Westmill Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3EL, in Stoke-on-Trent.
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