TILT Education, Alsager
TILT Education is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Alsager.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
TILT Education in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to TILT Education are Church Lawton School (0.7 miles, Good); Wonder Star School (1.1 miles); Bluebell School Ltd (1.7 miles, Outstanding); and Castle Hill School (2.7 miles, Requires improvement).
Church Lawton SchoolWonder Star SchoolBluebell School LtdCastle Hill School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at TILT Education has an education, health and care plan (12 of 12 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Alsager Rail Station, about 810 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Foden Avenue (opposite), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood TILT Education stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 37 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire East (61).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
TILT Education is designed specifically for pupils with Education, Health and Care plans, offering very small classes of no more than 5 pupils to ensure personalised attention. The school provides a broad curriculum tailored to individual interests and abilities, with well-equipped classrooms and strong support for developing confidence and independence. Staff are thoroughly trained in safeguarding and welfare, creating a secure learning environment.
Key Strengths
- Small class sizes with no more than 5 pupils per class enabling personalised learning
- Well-equipped classrooms with new computing facilities and a range of learning resources
- Strong safeguarding arrangements with trained designated leads and comprehensive policies
- Broad curriculum including English, maths, IT, science, and British values education
- Clear careers guidance and employability programme preparing pupils for adulthood
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has a suitable policy meeting statutory requirements, designated safeguarding leads with up-to-date training, and all staff trained in safeguarding.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips and visits to improve confidence and independence, visits to local colleges and organisations, PE lessons at local leisure centre, well-being garden
TILT Education is a proposed independent school for pupils with Education, Health and Care plans, offering a personalised curriculum across key stages 3 and 4. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with TILT Education
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
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 East is 6 (the median across 180 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
100%
Full
12 pupils
12 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Alsager
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Alsager
Across Cheshire East council
Places available
4,404
Applications
4,072
Got 1st preference
93.1%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All secondary applications across Cheshire East council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
TILT Education is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
12
Total Pupils
9
Boys
3
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about TILT Education
How many pupils go to TILT Education?
TILT Education has around 12 pupils on roll.
Does TILT Education have specialist SEN provision?
TILT Education is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to TILT Education?
TILT Education is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near TILT Education?
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 East is 6 (the median across 180 schools, same distance and years).
Where is TILT Education?
TILT Education is at The Bungalow, Cardway, Business Park, Linley Lane, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2UX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)