PrepCo-educationalOfsted · Not yet inspected

The Valiant School

Stoke-on-Trent · ST6 1EL

Pupils

8

Day fees

£8k

Inspection

Not yet inspected

The Valiant School is a small, coeducational day prep school in Stoke-on-Trent serving children from age 4 through to 11. As an unregistered or recently established micro-prep, it operates with very limited pupil numbers (8 recorded), suggesting either an early-stage venture or a highly selective boutique model. Without Ofsted inspection, the school remains outside formal quality frameworks, and parents should exercise particular caution regarding governance, safeguarding standards, and curriculum breadth.

  • Extremely small class sizes enabling highly personalised attention
  • Flexible entry ages and potentially bespoke learning pathways
  • Local day-only provision avoiding boarding commitments

Who thrives here

Pupils who thrive in intimate, nurturing settings where one-to-one or very small-group tuition is the norm; children who may need intensive academic or pastoral support but whose families prioritise flexibility and local accessibility over established institutional reputation.

Strengths at a glance

Exam resultsno dataSports44th pctCo-curricularno dataValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typePrep · Day
Number of pupils8
Age range4–13
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£8.4k/yr
Settingsuburban
LocationST6 1EL postcode lies north of Stoke town centre; local bus networks serve the area, though car dependency for school runs is likely given the micro-school context.

Contact & visit

May Street, Burslem

Stoke-on-Trent

ST6 1EL

01782234445
Peter Hogg, Head

Nearest stations

Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station15 min
Local bus services (First & operator)5 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at The Valiant School?

Day fees at The Valiant School are approximately £8,400 per year (2024/25).

How do you get into The Valiant School?

The Valiant School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

Is The Valiant School a boarding school?

The Valiant School is a day school in Stoke-on-Trent and does not offer boarding.

What parents say

Frequently praised

Tiny class sizes enabling bespoke teaching

Flexible, individualised approach to learning

Close family-like community

Common concerns

!No Ofsted inspection record raises safeguarding and quality assurance questions

!Pupil numbers (8) suggest possible instability or extremely limited social/peer development

!Unknown governance, qualifications, and regulatory compliance status

!Severely limited co-curricular, sport, and music provision

!Transition pathway to secondary unclear given micro-school model