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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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