Thrive Education and Wellbeing, Sutton Weaver

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 416

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Joanne Henshaw
LA:Cheshire West and Chester
Phone:01928620807
Address:Greenfields, Chester Road, Sutton Weaver, WA7 3EG
Status:open
Opened:28 May 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 5 months ago
-

Overall

Inspected 1 April 2026View full report
URN:152380
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Tatton
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Thrive has been thoughtfully designed to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The proprietor prioritises wellbeing throughout the curriculum and has created behaviour policies that help pupils understand and manage their emotions. Teachers will use individual learning plans tailored to each child's needs, ensuring the school can meet the requirements in pupils' education, health and care plans.

Key Strengths

  • Strong focus on pupil wellbeing integrated throughout the curriculum and behaviour approaches
  • Well-designed curriculum with academic, vocational and early years pathways, with schemes of work tailored to SEND pupils
  • Comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures in place with planned staff training
  • Clear behaviour and anti-bullying policies appropriate for the school's vulnerable pupil population
  • Detailed careers education plan with work experience and employability skills development

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective - the school has a policy aligned with statutory guidance, the proprietor has completed required training, and comprehensive staff professional development is planned to address school-specific risks.

Extracurricular Activities

School council participation, visits to religious places of worship, educational visits

Thrive Education and Wellbeing is a proposed independent school for pupils aged 4-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs and other special educational needs. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Getting There

Bus Stops

Clifton Road (cnr)
86m · 1 min walk
Works Cottages
305m · 5 min walk
Station Road
475m · 8 min walk
The Holiday Inn (Opp)
598m · 10 min walk
Wood Lane (adj)
612m · 10 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - Sutton Weaver

Low pressure
New homes approved:36
Projected new pupils:6

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sutton Weaver

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

1 April 2026

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