Aurora Hanley School
Other · Other independent special school · Ages 6–19 · Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
Aurora Hanley School is an other school in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire for ages 6–19 (other independent special school).
Key facts
- Address
- Cambrian Way, off Eaves Lane, Bucknall, Stoke on Trent, ST2 8PQ
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 6–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Staffordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 84 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
- “Pupils flourish at this welcoming and inclusive school.”
- “This is because Aurora Hanley School places considerable emphasis on understanding each pupil and their specific needs.”
- “Adults show exceptional levels of care to the pupils.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 September 2025 (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) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 3.3 | 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 Staffordshire.
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