North Road Academy
School summary
North Road Academy is a small independent school in Stoke-on-Trent with an Islamic religious character, educating around 168 boys and girls. Pupils join at age 11 and work towards GCSE qualifications, with entry assessed through an 11+ process. Led by headteacher Mr Naeem Bashir, the school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Its modest size suggests a close-knit setting where pupils are known individually.
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Teaching & academics
Teaching is geared towards GCSE qualifications, providing a clear academic route for pupils from the age of 11. As a small school, North Road Academy is well placed to offer attentive, personal support across its year groups.
Head · Mr Naeem Bashir
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Islam
- Boarding
- No
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A small, faith-based independent school for families seeking an Islamic ethos alongside a GCSE education in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.