How many pupils does Church Lawton School have?

Church Lawton School has 84 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Church Lawton School's Ofsted rating?

Church Lawton School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2022).

How does Church Lawton School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Church Lawton School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34.9 in 2025/26.

How does Church Lawton School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Church Lawton School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Church Lawton School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Church Lawton School is part of LIBERTY ACADEMY TRUST LTD..

Where is Church Lawton School?

Church Lawton School is located at Cherry Tree Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire East, ST7 3EL.

Church Lawton School

Cherry Tree Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire East, ST7 3EL

Good

Inspected 16 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

34.9

Attainment 8

4–19

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools special

Type

About Church Lawton School

Church Lawton School is a free school special in Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 84 pupils on roll. It is part of LIBERTY ACADEMY TRUST LTD.. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34.9 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 27.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cheshire East →
School Type: Free schools special
Age Range: Ages 4–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 84 / 84 (100%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

27.9%

Free school meals

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

90%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.4%

Overall absence

28.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

15.49

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

25.36

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£48,485

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£205 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£37,845

Spend per pupil

£46,560

Income per pupil

23%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Cherry Tree Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire East, ST7 3EL
Phone: 01270877601
Principal: Paul Scales
Website: https://www.churchlawtonschool.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Church Lawton School?: Church Lawton School is a free school special in Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does Church Lawton School have?: Church Lawton School has 84 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Church Lawton School's Ofsted rating?: Church Lawton School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2022).
How does Church Lawton School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Church Lawton School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34.9 in 2025/26.
How does Church Lawton School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Church Lawton School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Church Lawton School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Church Lawton School is part of LIBERTY ACADEMY TRUST LTD..
Where is Church Lawton School?: Church Lawton School is located at Cherry Tree Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire East, ST7 3EL.