Aurora Hanley School
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, West Midlands · ST2 8PQ
Aurora Hanley School is a small independent school in Stoke-on-Trent, with around 89 pupils and a non-religious character. Led by headteacher Mrs Tracy Whitehurst, it offers mixed, day-only education from age 11 and prepares pupils for GCSEs. Its compact size means a markedly different setting from larger mainstream schools, and families should weigh the published attainment figures carefully when considering it.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 89
- Location
- Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, West Midlands
- Website
- https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/sen-special-needs-schools/independent-education-staffordshire
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Tracy Whitehurst
Latest results
Attainment 8
3.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school's published outcomes sit well below national benchmarks: its average Attainment 8 score is 3.3, against a national average of 46.9, and no pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47 per cent nationally. Pupils work towards GCSE qualifications. Parents will want to look closely at these results and discuss with the school how progress is supported for individual children.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small independent school inspected by the ISI; its attainment data sits far below national averages, so a careful visit and frank conversation are essential.
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Aurora Hanley School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Aurora Hanley School located?
Aurora Hanley School is located at Cambrian Way, off Eaves Lane, Bucknall, Stoke on Trent, ST2 8PQ.
What type of school is Aurora Hanley School?
Aurora Hanley School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend Aurora Hanley School?
Aurora Hanley School has approximately 89 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.