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Abbey School for Exceptional Children

Other independent special school (Cheshire West and Chester).

Pupils
128
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
0.0%
2025/26
Capacity
85%
128 / 150 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Our Independent School provides a unique environment of high-quality, evidence-informed education, nurturing and care to young people with autism aged 4-19 whom may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge. We offer a comprehensive programme of support that ensures that all of our pupils' individual needs are met through highly personalised learning.

We are privileged to benefit from a truly wonderful location. Our school is housed in stunning Grade II* listed buildings, part of historic Abbey Square in the heart of the beautiful city of Chester.

Our fantastic team of architects have designed us a well-equipped and high-tech learning environment whilst maintaining the beauty of the buildings and surroundings for our pupils to enjoy. We make full use of our environment and location with a creatively designed curriculum that includes focused learning and enrichment activities that support wellbeing.

This enables all of our young people to experience growth, development and success along with community presence and inclusion.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing

Key facts

URN
147951
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
4 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Constituency
Chester North and Neston
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
2020

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold.

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