Ancora House School
URN: 134766 • Chester CH2 1BQ
Overview
- Name
- Ancora House School
- URN
- 134766
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sian Thomas (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01244397598
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Countess of Chester Health Park, Chester CH2 1BQ
Summary
Ancora House School is a pupil referral unit located in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, catering to a mixed-gender population of 17 students, with a capacity of 30. The school operates across two sites: a hospital site at the Countess of Chester Health Park, providing education for adolescents in mental health inpatient care, and a community site at Castle Park House in Frodsham, designed for young people unable to attend their home schools for various reasons.
The school's ethos focuses on building resilience and supporting students facing significant challenges in their lives. Ancora House aims to ensure that all learners make good personal, social, and educational progress by addressing barriers to learning. The curriculum is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, promoting both academic and personal development.
Ancora House School is committed to fostering a supportive community environment, with various policies in place to ensure student welfare, including safeguarding and anti-bullying measures. The school encourages parental involvement and feedback, highlighting its dedication to collaboration between families and educators for the benefit of the students.
The school's ethos focuses on building resilience and supporting students facing significant challenges in their lives. Ancora House aims to ensure that all learners make good personal, social, and educational progress by addressing barriers to learning. The curriculum is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, promoting both academic and personal development.
Ancora House School is committed to fostering a supportive community environment, with various policies in place to ensure student welfare, including safeguarding and anti-bullying measures. The school encourages parental involvement and feedback, highlighting its dedication to collaboration between families and educators for the benefit of the students.
Useful links
- Governor Blog (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Parent Governor Election (governance)
- SEND Policy and Information (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Castle Park Sensory Space (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Dee Banks School (54.1)
- Greater Grace School of Christian Education (52.7)
- Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College (50.1)
- The King's School (49.7)
- iMap Centre (49.3)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 30
- Pupils
- 17
- Boys
- 4
- Girls
- 13
- FSM %
- 40.00
- Open date
- 2004-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 17 | 4 | 13 | 30 | 40.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 30 | 40.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 0.00 |
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