Bluebell School Ltd

  • Special
  • Independent
  • Ages 3 to 19
Ofsted: Outstanding

Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke on Trent, Kidsgrove, ST7 1EHOpen in maps

Bluebell School Ltd is a special school in Kidsgrove for ages 3 to 19. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2025.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 June 2025, report published 7 September 2025

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 June 2025

Leaders have created an exceptionally special place where pupils feel safe and valued. Pupils who have previously experienced limited success achieve great things. For some, this is more than they felt would be possible. Parents and carers say that the school is 'life-changing'. Pupils are placed at the heart of the school. The strong ethos of 'the child gets what the child needs, when they need it' permeates throughout. Every member of the school community shares the same ethos. Pupils' needs are quickly identified and appropriately met by staff who understand how to help them. This means that all pupils learn well across the curriculum. Pupils enjoy coming to school. Their attendance is high. They describe their school as 'happy and caring'. They say that everyone is kind. Bullying and unkind behaviour are extremely rare. Pupils say that problems are dealt with quickly. Children in the early years make a positive start. They benefit from the school's focus on communication, language and reading. This means that children are well equipped as they progress through the school. Wide-ranging experiences alongside academic subjects include vocational opportunities, therapeutic support and preparation for employment. These experiences prepare pupils well for their futures.

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

11 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score7.7

7.7, 38.4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths9.1%

9.1%, 36.3 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths9.1%

9.1%, 55.7 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.65

0.65, 3.44 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

138 pupils on roll, with places for 167

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan99.3%

99.3%, 93.3 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bluebell School Ltd

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Church Lawton School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 39.4
TILT Education2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Wonder Star School2 milesReport card: Expected standardNot published
Watermill School2 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
The Oaks3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Other independent special school
Sector
Independent
Age range
3 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Kay Banks
Phone
01782987012
Website
bluebellschool.co.uk
Address
Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke on Trent, Kidsgrove, ST7 1EH
Local authority
Staffordshire
URN
143932

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.