Hinderton School
URN: 111510 • Ellesmere Port CH65 7AQ
Overview
- Name
- Hinderton School
- URN
- 111510
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Liam Dowling (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01513292142
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Capenhurst Lane, Ellesmere Port CH65 7AQ
Summary
Hinderton School is a community special school located in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, catering to children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and social communication difficulties. With a capacity of 45 pupils and currently accommodating 52, the school has consistently received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in its last six inspections, including the most recent in June 2023. The school is also accredited with Specialist Advanced status by the National Autistic Society.
The curriculum at Hinderton is designed to support the unique needs of its pupils, focusing on developing literacy and numeracy skills through a structured assessment system. Progress is monitored regularly, ensuring that each child can achieve their full potential. The school employs a banding assessment system to track progress in key areas of English and maths, with a strong emphasis on tailored learning opportunities.
Hinderton School prioritises safeguarding and has robust procedures in place for the safety of all students and staff. Admissions are managed through the Cheshire West and Chester SEND team, and the school encourages prospective parents to engage with the admissions process to find out more about the support available for their children.
The curriculum at Hinderton is designed to support the unique needs of its pupils, focusing on developing literacy and numeracy skills through a structured assessment system. Progress is monitored regularly, ensuring that each child can achieve their full potential. The school employs a banding assessment system to track progress in key areas of English and maths, with a strong emphasis on tailored learning opportunities.
Hinderton School prioritises safeguarding and has robust procedures in place for the safety of all students and staff. Admissions are managed through the Cheshire West and Chester SEND team, and the school encourages prospective parents to engage with the admissions process to find out more about the support available for their children.
Useful links
- Governor Launchpad (login) (governance)
- Governors Handbook Log in (governance)
- Cheshire Special School Consortium (CSSC) (other)
- NAS Accreditation Report 2021 (other)
- Financial Benchmarking Comparison (other)
- Arbor (other)
- Tapestry (other)
- DFE School Performance Data (other)
- Hinderton Outreach (other)
- Inclusion Matters (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 45
- Pupils
- 52
- Boys
- 36
- Girls
- 16
- FSM %
- 32.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 52 | 36 | 16 | 45 | 32.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 48 | 31 | 17 | 45 | 29.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 49 | 34 | 15 | 45 | 26.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 49 | 34 | 15 | 45 | 26.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 47 | 33 | 14 | 45 | 31.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 46 | 35 | 11 | 45 | 34.80 |
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