Petty Pool College, Northwich
Petty Pool College is a special school for pupils aged 16 to 25 in Northwich.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Petty Pool College in detail
Petty Pool College in its own words
In its own words: "Petty Pool is a place of possibility; a vibrant and inspiring environment where young people can work, learn and explore as they take their next steps in life. Our ambition is clear: to open up possibilities for every young person, supporting them into meaningful employment that reflects their individual strengths, aspirations and potential."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 27 February 2027, an open day on Wednesday 12 May 2027, an open evening on Wednesday 12 May 2027 and an open day on Saturday 3 July 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Cheshire West and Chester
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Petty Pool College are The Russett School (2.3 miles, Outstanding); Cloughwood Academy (2.5 miles, Outstanding); Elmy Hall School (2.6 miles); and Greenbank School (2.8 miles, Requires improvement).
The Russett SchoolCloughwood AcademyElmy Hall SchoolGreenbank School
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cuddington Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Petty Pool College stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71).
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
No inspection data available
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Petty Pool College
Petty Pool shortlisted for national British Chambers of Commerce award
17 Sep 2026
Petty Pool launches ‘Where Possible Happens’ to champion ambition and opportunity for young people with SEND
14 Sep 2026
Local businesses turn World Cup sweepstake into £1,000 boost for young people with SEND
25 Aug 2026
From idea to award: Petty Pool learners crowned Young Chamber enterprise champions
25 Aug 2026
Petty Pool College achieves nationally recognised Skills Builder Bronze Award
23 Jul 2026
Petty Pool Learners Ready to Take Charge on the Pitch
16 Jul 2026
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Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Petty Pool College is in Cheshire West and Chester; for families living there:
Apply to Cheshire West and Chester for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 7 (the median across 184 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
Area Demand Pressure - Northwich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Northwich
Across Cheshire West and Chester council
Places available
4,194
Applications
3,482
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All secondary applications across Cheshire West and Chester council (2026/27), not just this school.
Special educational needs provision
Petty Pool College is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Questions parents ask about Petty Pool College
What is the catchment area for Petty Pool College?
No fixed boundary. When Petty Pool College is oversubscribed, Cheshire West and Chester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Does Petty Pool College have specialist SEN provision?
Petty Pool College is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Petty Pool College?
Apply through Cheshire West and Chester's coordinated admissions process, naming Petty Pool 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 Petty Pool College?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 7 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Petty Pool College?
Petty Pool College is at Pool Lane, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2DR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)