The Nest
School summary
With just 22 pupils on roll, The Nest is among the smallest of independent schools, offering a notably intimate setting in Stoke-on-Trent. This mixed, non-boarding school takes pupils from age 11 and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Families drawn to small-scale, highly personal education will find its scale unusual even by independent standards. The school is led by headteacher Mr Liam Barlow.
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Teaching & academics
The Nest admits pupils at age 11 and operates an 11+ entry process. Its very small roll allows for close attention to each pupil, with teaching delivered in a setting where individuals are unlikely to go unnoticed.
Head · Mr Liam Barlow
School life & ethos
- Boarding
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An exceptionally small independent school for families who value a close-knit, personal environment over the bustle of a larger institution.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.