Staffordshire has 54 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 10 were outstanding or exceptional and 96% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 10 outstanding or exceptional
- 34 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Hanley School | Outstanding | 17 Jul 2025 | ST2 |
| Blackfriars Academy | Outstanding | 26 Sept 2017 | ST5 |
| Bluebell School Ltd | Outstanding | 19 Jun 2025 | ST7 |
| Cicely Haughton | Outstanding | 12 Nov 2025 | ST9 |
| Heather Field School | Outstanding | 14 Mar 2024 | ST17 |
| Horton Lodge | Outstanding | 4 Feb 2026 | ST1 |
| Options Trent Acres School | Outstanding | 26 Jan 2023 | DE13 |
| Saxon Hill | Outstanding | 2 Oct 2025 | WS14 |
| Two Rivers High School | Outstanding | 22 Jan 2019 | B77 |
| Two Rivers Primary School | Outstanding | 27 Feb 2019 | B77 |
| Chasetown Community School | Good | 28 Feb 2018 | WS7 |
| Cherry Trees School | Good | 29 Feb 2024 | WV5 |
| Compass Community School Staffordshire | Good | 10 Dec 2024 | ST10 |
| Coppice Academy | Good | 19 Sept 2017 | ST5 |
| Draycott Moor College | Good | 15 May 2025 | ST11 |
| Elm House School | Good | 9 Apr 2025 | ST10 |
| Great Oaks College | Good | 1 Feb 2024 | WS11 |
| Hednesford Valley High School | Good | 6 Mar 2019 | WS12 |
| Hopedale School | Strong | 2 Jun 2026 | ST13 |
| Horton Lodge Community Special School | Good | 11 Oct 2017 | ST13 |
| Ivetsey Bank Hospital School | Good | 30 Jan 2025 | ST19 |
| Kaleidoscope School | Good | 9 Nov 2023 | ST5 |
| Little Kinvaston School | Good | 17 Sept 2025 | ST19 |
| Longdon Hall School | Good | 18 Sept 2025 | WS15 |
| Longridge School | Good | 29 Feb 2024 | ST18 |
| Loxley Hall | Good | 5 Feb 2026 | ST14 |
| Lyme Brook Independent School | Good | 21 Sept 2023 | ST5 |
| Maple Hayes Hall School | Good | 10 Oct 2024 | WS13 |
| Marshlands School | Good | 3 Dec 2014 | ST16 |
| Mortimer House School | Strong | 12 May 2026 | B79 |
| Newfriars College | Good | 23 Jun 2022 | ST2 |
| Parkgate Farm | Good | 20 Jun 2024 | ST10 |
| Robin's Nest School | Expected | 16 Jun 2026 | ST19 |
| Rugeley School | Expected | 24 Feb 2026 | WS15 |
| Saxon Hill Academy | Strong | 25 Nov 2025 | WS14 |
| Springfield School | Good | 29 Sept 2022 | ST13 |
| Sycamore Meadow Outdoor Learning Centre | Strong | 23 Jun 2026 | ST10 |
| The Fountains High School | Good | 8 Dec 2022 | DE13 |
| The Fountains Primary School | Good | 14 Sept 2023 | DE13 |
| The Haven School | Good | 23 Nov 2023 | ST18 |
| The Meadows School | Good | 25 Sept 2019 | ST13 |
| Walton Hall | Good | 18 Jun 2026 | ST21 |
| Walton Hall Academy | Expected | 15 Sept 2026 | ST21 |
| Wightwick Hall School | Expected | 12 May 2026 | WV6 |
| Castle Hill School | Needs attention | 27 Jan 2026 | ST7 |
| Roaches School | Inadequate | 25 Sept 2025 | ST8 |
| Beacon Independent School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | WS12 |
| Cicely Haughton School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | ST9 |
| Greenhall | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | ST16 |
| Ladybird Manor School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | WV4 |
| Loxley Hall School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | ST14 |
| Merryfields School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | ST5 |
| Queen's Croft High School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | WS13 |
| Rocklands School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | WS13 |