Thrive Education and Wellbeing, Sutton Weaver
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoOverall
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
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Sutton Weaver
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sutton Weaver
Admissions Demand - Cheshire West and Chester
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)
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