Ancora House School is a pupil referral unit in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, for children and young people aged 11 to 18.
- Ages 11–18
- 19 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 19 (places for 30)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amanda Lacey (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 September 2004
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Cheshire West and Chester
- School reference (URN)
- 134766
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Cheshire West and Chester council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, May 2023
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in May 2023.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Countess of Chester Health Park, Chester, CH2 1BQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Upton Westlea Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 1.0 mile
- Acresfield Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 miles
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Questions about Ancora House School
How do I get a place at Ancora House School?
Places at Ancora House School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Cheshire West and Chester council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Ancora House School take?
Aged 11 to 18, boys and girls.
What is Ancora House School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Ancora House School?
Countess of Chester Health Park, Chester, CH2 1BQ, in Cheshire West and Chester.
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