The Nest
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands · ST6 4JU
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.
22
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 22
- Location
- Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands
- Website
- www.thenestschool.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Liam Barlow
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.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
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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The Nest 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Nest located?
The Nest is located at Brownhills Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4JU.
What type of school is The Nest?
The Nest is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend The Nest?
The Nest has approximately 22 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.