North Road Academy
Other independent special school · Ages 5–16 · Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-Trent
North Road Academy is an independent special school in Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-Trent for ages 5–16.
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Key facts
- Address
- North Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 2BP
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–16
- Religious character
- Islam
- Council
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Pupils on roll
- 116 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “This school exemplifies its values through the actions of both pupils and staff.”
- “They foster a deep respect for one another and for the school environment.”
- “Pupils understand the school's high expectations of their behaviour, and the vast majority meet these standards.”
To improve
- “However, there is variation in the expertise of adults.”
- “Sometimes the tasks that they set are not well aligned with the curriculum’s intended learning outcomes.”
- “In addition, teachers do not always recognise pupils’ misconceptions or seize opportunities to deepen their understanding.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 17 December 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 5% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 29.2 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Stoke-on-Trent.
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