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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
The Registry is a private secondary-stage school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, with a published age range of 11-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
The Registry
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
The Registry opened in late 2024 for pupils whose education has been disrupted, often through behavioural and social difficulties. Its small 11-to-16 community is co-educational, has neither boarding nor a Sixth Form, and is distinct from Phoenix Independent School even though both sit within Phoenix Learning Communities. Re-establishing a steadier pattern of learning is the central purpose.
Key subjects and qualifications form the academic route, with art and physical education also leading to qualifications. Pupils' needs are identified on entry and revisited with them and their parents, so an individual's starting point affects how the provision is organised. The setting is designed for pupils who need a different route back into sustained education.
The planned move to Metro Business Park and a small rise in capacity have been considered as part of the provision's development, but the timing of any change should be confirmed directly. The current offer remains separate from Phoenix Independent School. That distinction is practical as well as organisational, because the two have different identities and provision.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-16
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Malhi
- Pupil roll
- 13 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Unit E, Metro Business Park, Clough Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
- Postcode
- ST1 4AF
- Area
- Stoke-on-Trent
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Malhi
School contact
- School phone
- 01782922306
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01782922306
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 1 July 2025
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection - first began on 2025-07-01. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Registry handle admissions?
Registry handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Registry?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Registry?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Registry?
Registry is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 1 July 2025.