Chatsworth High School and Community College is a special academy in Salford for children and young people aged 11 to 19. It supports dyslexia and SpLD, vision, hearing and 4 other needs.
- Ages 11–19
- 216 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 216 (places for 195)
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Taylor (Headteacher)
- Part of
- The Sovereign Trust
- Opened
- 1 October 2016
- Free school meals
- 57.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Salford
- School reference (URN)
- 143062
Needs it supports
8 needs: dyslexia and SpLD, vision and 6 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) Other schools for this in Salford (3)
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Salford (6)
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Salford (2)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Salford (1)
Sensory and physical
- Hearing impairment Other schools for this in Salford (2)
- Visual impairment Other schools for this in Salford (2)
It also lists other needs. Ask the school what these are.
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Salford council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, October 2013; standards maintained (December 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in October 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, December 2024).
Contact and getting there
Chatsworth Road, Eccles, Salford, M30 9DY
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Oakwood Academy Special school · Ages 9–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.0 miles
- Ellesmere Park High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.1 miles
- Monton Green Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
By need in Salford: Autism (13) · SEMH (9) · Speech and language (9) · Moderate learning (7) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Severe learning (3) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3) · Physical (3) · PMLD (2)
Questions about Chatsworth High School and Community College
How do I get a place at Chatsworth High School and Community College?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Chatsworth High School and Community College. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Chatsworth High School and Community College support?
Specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia), visual impairment, hearing impairment, autism, moderate learning difficulty, severe learning difficulty and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Chatsworth High School and Community College take?
Aged 11 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Chatsworth High School and Community College’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Chatsworth High School and Community College?
Chatsworth Road, Eccles, Salford, M30 9DY, in Salford.
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