Adelaide Heath Academy
URN: 140176 • Knutsford WA16 8PA
Overview
- Name
- Adelaide Heath Academy
- URN
- 140176
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 26.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Charlotte Cartlidge (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Longridge, Knutsford WA16 8PA
Summary
Adelaide Heath Academy is a mixed academy special sponsor-led school located in Knutsford, Cheshire East, catering to 46 pupils with a capacity of 47. The academy focuses on providing a nurturing environment tailored to the needs of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. Each student has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and the school aims to support those who may have experienced fragmented education and low self-esteem.
The curriculum at Adelaide Heath Academy is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, addressing the individual learning needs of all pupils. Staff members are dedicated to fostering positive relationships, which contribute to a calm and orderly school atmosphere. The academy emphasizes high expectations for student behaviour and academic progress, encouraging independence, resilience, and effective communication skills among students.
Collaboration with parents, carers, and external agencies is a key aspect of the academy's approach, ensuring that each student receives the support necessary to make positive choices and achieve their potential. The school community is built on strong partnerships, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment where every pupil can thrive.
The curriculum at Adelaide Heath Academy is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, addressing the individual learning needs of all pupils. Staff members are dedicated to fostering positive relationships, which contribute to a calm and orderly school atmosphere. The academy emphasizes high expectations for student behaviour and academic progress, encouraging independence, resilience, and effective communication skills among students.
Collaboration with parents, carers, and external agencies is a key aspect of the academy's approach, ensuring that each student receives the support necessary to make positive choices and achieve their potential. The school community is built on strong partnerships, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment where every pupil can thrive.
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Nearby alternatives
- Adelaide Heath Academy (49.2)
- Yorston Lodge School (48.2)
- St John's Wood Community School (45.2)
- Oak Cottage (37.9)
- Stretton House PNEU School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 47
- Pupils
- 46
- Boys
- 37
- Girls
- 9
- FSM %
- 58.70
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- 2021-04-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-03-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 46 | 37 | 9 | 47 | 58.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 46 | 37 | 9 | 47 | 58.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 46 | 37 | 9 | 47 | 58.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 46 | 37 | 9 | 47 | 58.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 46 | 37 | 9 | 47 | 58.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 47 | 61.50 |
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