The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 6.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
6.1
37.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
8% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 14–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 25
- Capacity
- 78%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Head
- Miss Stephanie Hardman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
March 2025 | Inspection
Additional inspection
February 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2023 | Inspection
Additional inspection
September 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
November 2021 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
January 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2013 | Inspection
Location
Unit E, Clough Street, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 4AF
Town setting
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Edison Pace School
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Stoke-on-Trent College
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The Registry
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Waterside Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Phoenix Independent School's Ofsted rating?
Phoenix Independent School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2026. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Phoenix Independent School?
Phoenix Independent School currently has 25 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Phoenix Independent School take?
Phoenix Independent School caters for pupils aged 14 to 16.
Where is Phoenix Independent School?
Phoenix Independent School is in Stoke on Trent, ST1 4AF, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Phoenix Independent School have a sixth form?
No, Phoenix Independent School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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