Esland Congleton School
URN: 134725 • Congleton CW12 2AH
Overview
- Name
- Esland Congleton School
- URN
- 134725
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 47.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Ashurst (since 2025) , Head of Education
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill, Congleton CW12 2AH
Summary
Esland Congleton School is an independent special school located in Congleton, Cheshire East, catering to a mixed-gender population of 17 pupils, with a capacity of 35. The school is designed to support young people aged 6 to 18 who have faced adverse childhood experiences, including complex trauma and challenges related to mental health and learning disabilities. Esland's ethos is rooted in providing a nurturing environment that integrates care and education, ensuring that each child receives the therapeutic support they need to thrive.
The curriculum at Esland is flexible and child-led, allowing students to engage in learning tailored to their individual needs. This approach is complemented by the school's Turning the Curve™ education model, which focuses on equipping young people with essential skills and qualifications for their future. The in-house therapeutic team plays a crucial role in this process, offering trauma-informed support and interventions to help students manage their emotions and behaviours effectively.
Esland Congleton School fosters a strong sense of community, working closely with families and local partnerships to create a supportive network for its students. The school prioritises building positive relationships and helping young people transition successfully into adulthood, making it a vital resource for those who have experienced significant challenges in their lives.
The curriculum at Esland is flexible and child-led, allowing students to engage in learning tailored to their individual needs. This approach is complemented by the school's Turning the Curve™ education model, which focuses on equipping young people with essential skills and qualifications for their future. The in-house therapeutic team plays a crucial role in this process, offering trauma-informed support and interventions to help students manage their emotions and behaviours effectively.
Esland Congleton School fosters a strong sense of community, working closely with families and local partnerships to create a supportive network for its students. The school prioritises building positive relationships and helping young people transition successfully into adulthood, making it a vital resource for those who have experienced significant challenges in their lives.
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Nearby alternatives
- Aidenswood School (60.7)
- Daintry Hall Preparatory School (45.2)
- Lambs House School (45.2)
- Buglawton Hall School (39.6)
- Esland Daven School (39.4)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 8 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 35
- Pupils
- 17
- Boys
- 12
- Girls
- 5
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 2006-09-14
- Close date
- 2022-04-01
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 35 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 35 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 35 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 35 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 35 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 35 |
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