The David Lewis Centre
URN: 131860 • Alderley Edge SK9 7UD
Overview
- Name
- The David Lewis Centre
- URN
- 131860
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Angie Fisher (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01565640186
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mill Lane, Alderley Edge SK9 7UD
Summary
The David Lewis Centre, located in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East, is a special post-16 institution catering to students with complex needs, including learning disabilities and autism. With a capacity of 70, the centre focuses on fostering growth through social, leisure, and practical skills, offering a diverse range of educational programmes designed to prepare students for their future.
The centre emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, as demonstrated by recent community events such as a sponsored walk that raised funds for the institution. This initiative not only showcased the determination of the residents but also highlighted the strong sense of community and encouragement among staff and peers.
Additionally, the David Lewis Centre actively engages with local organisations, such as Reaseheath College, to promote charitable support and community involvement. The centre also provides training for healthcare professionals to enhance understanding and care for individuals with learning disabilities and autism, ensuring a holistic approach to support both within and outside the institution.
The centre emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, as demonstrated by recent community events such as a sponsored walk that raised funds for the institution. This initiative not only showcased the determination of the residents but also highlighted the strong sense of community and encouragement among staff and peers.
Additionally, the David Lewis Centre actively engages with local organisations, such as Reaseheath College, to promote charitable support and community involvement. The centre also provides training for healthcare professionals to enhance understanding and care for individuals with learning disabilities and autism, ensuring a holistic approach to support both within and outside the institution.
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Nearby alternatives
- David Lewis School (54.0)
- St Hilary's School (45.2)
- The Ryleys School (42.2)
- Alderley Edge School for Girls (35.8)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 16 - 25
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2006-06-16
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 70 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 70 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 60 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 60 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 60 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 60 |
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