Maple Grove School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Clare Avenue Chester CH2 3HR |
| Phone | 01244257950 |
| Reference Number | 147737 |
Maple Grove School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating for its overall effectiveness, quality of education, and leadership and management, with outstanding ratings in behaviour, attitudes, personal development, and sixth-form provision. The school caters specifically to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing a nurturing environment that enables students to thrive and feel safe. The bespoke curriculum meets the needs of each pupil effectively, and there are notable strengths in communication and emotional support for learners, helping them to make significant personal progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 54 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 75.93%
Girls: 24.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Jul 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 10 Aug 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 30 Nov 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Jul 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour from pupils who are respectful and follow routines well.
- Strong focus on communication skills, including the introduction of a British Sign Language curriculum.
- Well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum paths tailored to meet individual student needs.
- Exceptional clinical and pastoral support systems for managing pupils' emotional well-being.
- Wide range of enrichment activities that foster leadership skills and prepare students for future opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inadequate subject-specific guidance for teachers limits the effectiveness of curriculum delivery.
- Some books provided do not match pupils' phonics abilities, hindering their reading development.
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