Petty Pool College
URN: 152040 • Northwich CW8 2DR
Overview
- Name
- Petty Pool College
- URN
- 152040
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Proposed to open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Wendy Bowyer (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01606889097
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pool Lane, Northwich CW8 2DR
Summary
Petty Pool College, located in Sandiway, Cheshire, is a special post-16 institution dedicated to educating and supporting young people with learning disabilities and difficulties. Established in 1981, the college serves over 113 full-time learners from Cheshire, Halton, and Warrington, providing a tailored educational experience aimed at empowering students to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Petty Pool focuses on vocational training and personal development, complemented by a variety of outdoor activities designed to enhance self-esteem and teamwork skills. The college's Outdoor Education Centre offers engaging experiences such as abseiling, canoeing, and problem-solving, fostering personal growth in a supportive environment.
Petty Pool also emphasizes community integration by linking students with leisure and vocational opportunities. The college's mission is to deliver exceptional education within an inclusive setting, ensuring that every learner has the foundation to thrive in life beyond their time at college.
The curriculum at Petty Pool focuses on vocational training and personal development, complemented by a variety of outdoor activities designed to enhance self-esteem and teamwork skills. The college's Outdoor Education Centre offers engaging experiences such as abseiling, canoeing, and problem-solving, fostering personal growth in a supportive environment.
Petty Pool also emphasizes community integration by linking students with leisure and vocational opportunities. The college's mission is to deliver exceptional education within an inclusive setting, ensuring that every learner has the foundation to thrive in life beyond their time at college.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Russett School (61.1)
- Cloughwood Academy (54.1)
- Rosebank School (53.8)
- The Grange School (48.7)
- Cloughwood School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 16 - 25
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 125
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2025-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 125 |
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