Adventure Wellbeing School, Northwich

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Emma Colley
Pupils:46 / 98 capacity
LA:Cheshire West and Chester
Phone:01606662291
Address:Sherwood House, Gadbrook Road, Northwich, CW9 7TN
Status:open
Opened:7 May 2025

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 5 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 21 April 2026View full report
URN:151622
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Mid Cheshire
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Adventure Wellbeing School is designed specifically for children with additional needs and SEND, offering a therapeutic, nurturing environment that prioritizes emotional well-being alongside academic learning. The school has thoughtfully designed its facilities with specialized spaces like sensory rooms and breakout areas, and uses online systems to carefully monitor each child's mental health and progress. Teachers will receive detailed training and guidance to support every child's individual needs.

Key Strengths

  • Therapeutic approach to education underpinned by NHS five steps to mental well-being, supporting pupils' emotional development
  • Well-equipped facilities including 14 classrooms, sensory room, messy room and breakout spaces for targeted interventions
  • Comprehensive monitoring systems for tracking pupils' academic progress, mental health and well-being development
  • Broad, balanced curriculum based on early years foundation stage and national curriculum with detailed schemes of work
  • Strong safeguarding procedures with clear staff training plans and comprehensive recruitment processes

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are likely to be effective, with comprehensive policies adhering to government guidance, clear staff training plans, and senior leaders demonstrating strong understanding of their responsibilities to keep pupils safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Trips to local amenities such as shops and parks, trips to places of interest supporting curriculum learning

Adventure Wellbeing School is a new independent school for pupils aged 4-11 with additional needs and SEND, designed to provide a nurturing environment with an emphasis on outdoor learning and developing active bodies and curious minds.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Getting There

Train Stations

Northwich Rail Station (Main Entrance)
731m · 12 min walk

Bus Stops

Post Office (opp)
4m · 0 min walk
Police Station (o/s)
154m · 3 min walk
Sainsbury's (opp)
161m · 3 min walk
Birtwisle Garage (o/s)
215m · 3 min walk
Memorial Hall (o/s)
239m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

47%

Available places

46 pupils

98 capacity

52 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Northwich

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,534
Projected new pupils:276

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Northwich

Admissions Demand - Cheshire West and Chester

Low demand0.87x oversubscription

Places available

4,161

Applications

3,615

Got 1st preference

95.0%

Got preferred school

99.4%

Secondary admissions across Cheshire West and Chester (2025/26)

Inspection History(3)

21 April 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
16 July 2025
10 April 2025

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