Chatsworth High School and Community College, Salford
Chatsworth High School and Community College is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Salford, part of The Sovereign Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Chatsworth High School and Community College in detail
Chatsworth High School and Community College in its own words
In its own words: "Chatsworth High School and Community College, formerly Newcroft, opened in 2004. Chatsworth caters for up to 140 students, aged from 11 to 19 years, with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and Autism."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to Chatsworth High School and Community College, a part of The Sovereign Trust. We serve pupils with a broad arrange of talents and strengths who are aged between 11 and 19 years."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Chatsworth High School and Community College are Oakwood Academy (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Springwood Primary School (0.9 miles); New Park Academy (1.1 miles, Good); and Chatsworth Futures Limited (1.3 miles, Good).
Oakwood AcademySpringwood Primary SchoolNew Park AcademyChatsworth Futures Limited
The trust
Chatsworth High School and Community College is one of 5 schools run by The Sovereign Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 18 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 89% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
57.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (61%), Mixed (13%) and Black (9%).
Almost every pupil at Chatsworth High School and Community College has an education, health and care plan (216 of 216 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Chatsworth High School and Community College has a SEN unit for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, autism, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 195 places, 252 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Eccles Rail Station, about 860 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Eccles Sixth Form College (outside), 220 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Chatsworth High School and Community College issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Chatsworth High School is a caring place where all pupils feel understood, nurtured and safe. Staff have high expectations and pupils rise to meet them, developing independence for employment or further education. The school excels at developing pupils' communication skills, love of reading, and social-emotional understanding through both classroom learning and real-life community experiences.
Key Strengths
- Tailored curriculum that meets the wide range of pupils' special educational needs with broad subject coverage
- Highly effective support for pupils' personal development and preparation for adulthood, including careers guidance and work experience
- Expert staff who skilfully help pupils regulate their emotions and manage behaviour, creating a calm learning environment
- Well-established routines and celebrations that help pupils conduct themselves positively and respect each other
- Strong support for communication development using pictures, symbols and signing to help pupils share their needs and feelings
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff do not make effective use of information about pupils' individual starting points and needs when designing learning activities, which can slow progress towards EHC plan objectives
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Christmas production, residential trips, sixth form tuck shop, peer mentoring, community outings for practising communication and independence skills, work experience
Chatsworth High School and Community College is a welcoming, joyful special school where pupils with complex learning difficulties flourish and achieve well from their different starting points. The school has maintained the high standards identified at its previous outstanding inspection.
At a Glance
57.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SEN unit: SpLD, Vision, Other +5
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Chatsworth High School and Community College
Prom Selfie Pod with CC5 Visuals
13 May 2026
Red Nose Day 2021
17 Mar 2021
Email update sent to all parents regarding re-opening 04.01.21
4 Jan 2021
Re-opening of school Tues 5th Jan
31 Dec 2020
Claim Free School Meals this half-term
29 Oct 2020
In Memory of Declan Comerford
6 Sep 2020
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Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Chatsworth High School and Community College is in Salford; for families living there:
- Salford's school travel policy: Salford home to school transport policy 2026 (Adobe PDF format, 156kb)
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Salford is 19.5 (the median across 136 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
216 pupils
195 places
21 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Salford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Salford
Across Salford council
Places available
2,774
Applications
2,789
Got 1st preference
85.9%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across Salford council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
216
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Chatsworth High School and Community College has a SEN unit for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, autism, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 195 places, 252 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
216
Total Pupils
159
Boys
57
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
31
Teachers
7.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,200
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.8%
Overall absence
29.7%
Persistent absence
145
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Chatsworth High School and Community College
What is Chatsworth High School and Community College's Ofsted rating?
Chatsworth High School and Community College's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Chatsworth High School and Community College?
No fixed boundary. When Chatsworth High School and Community College is oversubscribed, Salford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Chatsworth High School and Community College?
Chatsworth High School and Community College has around 216 pupils on roll. 57% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Chatsworth High School and Community College have specialist SEN provision?
Chatsworth High School and Community College has a SEN unit for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, autism, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 195 places, 252 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Chatsworth High School and Community College?
10.8% of sessions were missed at Chatsworth High School and Community College in 2024/25. 29.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Chatsworth High School and Community College?
Apply through Salford's coordinated admissions process, naming Chatsworth High School and Community College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Chatsworth High School and Community College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Salford is 19.5 (the median across 136 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Chatsworth High School and Community College?
Chatsworth High School and Community College is at Chatsworth Road, Eccles, Salford, Greater Manchester, M30 9DY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)