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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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