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
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.
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.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Slavery Statement (download)
- School Ofsted Report (download)
- School Ofsted Report (download)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Referrals and admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hinderton School (66.1)
- Oaklands School (65.2)
- Ancora House School (64.2)
- The Russett School (61.1)
- Hebden Green Community School (60.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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