Maple Grove School

URN: 147737 • CH2 3HR

Overview

Name
Maple Grove School
URN
147737
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.6 / 100
Maple Grove School building in

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ben Reading (since 2025)
Telephone
01244257950
Website
Visit Maple Grove School website
Address
Clare Avenue, CH2 3HR
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Summary

Maple Grove School is an independent special school located in Hoole, Chester, catering to autistic children aged 5-18 with additional needs. The school prioritises individualised education, focusing on each pupil's unique requirements to help them reach their full potential. With a capacity of 51 and currently serving 54 pupils, the school offers a rich curriculum that integrates core National Curriculum subjects with a bespoke autism-specific approach.

The ethos of Maple Grove revolves around developing essential life skills, including communication, social abilities, sensory processing, and emotional regulation. The school employs best practice strategies and interventions to create tailored learning opportunities, ensuring that every child is supported in their educational journey. Collaboration with parents, therapists, and local authorities is central to the school's approach, fostering a supportive community for all students.

Set in a beautifully refurbished historic building, Maple Grove provides a calm and inviting environment. The school features spacious classrooms, a sensory room, and flexible learning spaces, alongside access to local resources such as parks and businesses, enhancing the educational experience for its pupils.

Key details

LA
Cheshire West and Chester
Age range
5 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
51
Pupils
54
Boys
41
Girls
13
FSM %
Open date
2020-09-07
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-12-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 54 41 13 51
2024-09-11 50 42 8 51
2023-09-11 34 28 6 51 0.00
2022-09-11 34 28 6 36 0.00
2021-09-11 9 9 36
2020-09-11 36

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