Aurora Hanley School
School summary
With just 89 pupils, Aurora Hanley School is an intimate independent in Stoke-on-Trent where small numbers shape daily life. The mixed school takes pupils from age 11 and prepares them through to GCSE, working at a scale that allows staff to know each child well. It has no religious affiliation and does not offer boarding, making it a day school rooted in its Staffordshire community. Led by headteacher Mrs Tracy Whitehurst, it is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Where every mark matters.
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Teaching & academics
Teaching is geared towards GCSE qualifications, with the small roll allowing for close attention to individual progress. Families considering entry at 11 should note that the school operates a formal 11+ admissions process.
Head · Mrs Tracy Whitehurst
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
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A genuinely small independent for families who value a close-knit setting over the scale of a larger school.
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Aurora Hanley School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.