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Roaches School

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, West Midlands · ST8 7AB

Roaches School is a notably small independent in Stoke-on-Trent, with around 44 pupils on roll across its mixed intake. Its scale places it firmly among the smallest of independent schools, which means classes and year groups are tiny by most standards and pupils are likely to be known individually by staff. The school offers boarding alongside day places and has no religious affiliation. Inspection is carried out by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

44

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
44
Location
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, West Midlands
Website
http://www.roachesschool.net/

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Teaching & academics

Entry is available at age 11, including via an 11+ assessment. Given the very small roll, families can expect a closely supervised environment where teaching is shaped around individuals rather than large cohorts.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
Yes

The last word

A small, boarding-friendly independent that may suit families wanting a tight-knit setting where every pupil is known.

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Roaches School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Roaches School located?

Roaches School is located at Tunstall Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AB.

What type of school is Roaches School?

Roaches School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.

How many pupils attend Roaches School?

Roaches School has approximately 44 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.