Fox Wood Special School
URN: 111496 • Warrington WA1 4LS
Overview
- Name
- Fox Wood Special School
- URN
- 111496
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucinda Duffy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01925811534
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holes Lane, Warrington WA1 4LS
Summary
Fox Wood Special School, located in Warrington, is a community special school catering to a mixed-gender population of 138 pupils, with a current capacity of 78. The school focuses on providing a personalised learning environment tailored to the needs of children aged 4 to 19, promoting independence and personal development through communication and engagement.
The school is undergoing significant changes, including the establishment of two satellite sites and an increase in capacity to 252 places, which will include 60 post-16 provisions. These adjustments aim to enhance educational opportunities and support for students with special educational needs.
Fox Wood prides itself on fostering strong relationships among pupils, staff, parents, and governors, creating a supportive and caring community. The school is committed to continuous improvement, as reflected in its improvement plan for 2023-2024, ensuring that all students receive the best possible education and support. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
The school is undergoing significant changes, including the establishment of two satellite sites and an increase in capacity to 252 places, which will include 60 post-16 provisions. These adjustments aim to enhance educational opportunities and support for students with special educational needs.
Fox Wood prides itself on fostering strong relationships among pupils, staff, parents, and governors, creating a supportive and caring community. The school is committed to continuous improvement, as reflected in its improvement plan for 2023-2024, ensuring that all students receive the best possible education and support. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
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Nearby alternatives
- Green Lane Community Special School (79.7)
- Kassia Academy and Support Services (59.2)
- New Horizons School (56.2)
- Woolston Brook School (51.5)
- Green Meadow Independent Primary School (49.2)
Key details
- LA
- Warrington
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 78
- Pupils
- 138
- Boys
- 97
- Girls
- 41
- FSM %
- 46.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 138 | 97 | 41 | 78 | 46.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 133 | 91 | 42 | 78 | 45.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 115 | 73 | 42 | 78 | 40.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 115 | 73 | 42 | 78 | 40.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 108 | 68 | 40 | 78 | 41.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 96 | 60 | 36 | 78 | 41.30 |
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