TILT Education, Alsager

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 1116

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Debbie Goode
Pupils:12 / 12 capacity
LA:Cheshire East
Phone:01782528624
Address:The Bungalow, Cardway, Business Park, Linley Lane, Alsager, ST7 2UX
Status:open
Opened:23 June 2025

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Inspected 29 May 2025View full report
URN:151616
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Congleton
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

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

Getting There

Train Stations

Alsager Rail Station (Side Entrance)
811m · 13 min walk

Bus Stops

Foden Avenue (opp)
136m · 2 min walk
Linley Lane (S-bound)
189m · 3 min walk
Clowes Avenue (opp)
273m · 4 min walk
Stores (o/s)
348m · 6 min walk
Elsby Road (NE-bound)
438m · 7 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

100%

Over capacity

12 pupils

12 capacity

0 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Alsager

Low pressure
New homes approved:186
Projected new pupils:33

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Alsager

Admissions Demand - Cheshire East

Low demand0.95x oversubscription

Places available

4,434

Applications

4,203

Got 1st preference

94.8%

Got preferred school

97.9%

Secondary admissions across Cheshire East (2025/26)

Inspection History

29 May 2025

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