Located in Stoke-on-Trent, Church Lawton School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Church Lawton School currently has around 84 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 67.9% boys and 32.1% girls. Around 29.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Cherry Tree Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3EL |
| Website: | https://www.churchlawtonschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01270877601 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Scales |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 141559 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 78 |
| Number of Pupils: | 84 |
| Number of Boys: | 57 |
| Number of Girls: | 27 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 37.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.90% | 78 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 1 |
| Other White | 1.20% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Nursery School St Saviour's Street , Butt Lane Talke ST7 1LR | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lawton Primary School Cherry Tree Avenue , Church Lawton ST7 3EL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rode Heath Primary School Heath Avenue , Rode Heath ST7 3RY | 4out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Excalibur Primary School Ivy Lane , Alsager ST7 2RQ | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Excalibur Primary School Ivy Lane , Alsager ST7 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager Highfields Community Primary School Fairview Avenue , Alsager ST7 2NW | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsager School Hassall Road , Alsager ST7 2HR | 3out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager School Hassall Road , Alsager ST7 2HR | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's CofE (VA) School First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clough Hall Technology School First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | 3out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lawton School Cherry Tree Avenue , Church Lawton ST7 3EL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wonder Star School Young People's Community Centre, Chapel Lane , Rode Heath ST7 3SD | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TILT Education The Bungalow, Cardway, Business Park, Linley Lane , Alsager ST7 2UX | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Groves Preparatory School Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EL | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.