Adelaide School

  • Special
  • Academy
  • Ages 9 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Adelaide Street, Crewe, CW1 3DTOpen in maps

Adelaide School is a special school in Crewe for ages 9 to 18. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 January 2018, report published 13 March 2018

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 May 2024

Pupils thrive at this school. They are exceptionally polite and well-mannered. The high quality of care that they receive supports them to overcome many of the barriers that have prevented them from succeeding in the past. Pupils are happy. They value the positive relationships that they enjoy with staff, who know them extremely well. The school has the highest aspirations for pupils' achievements. Many of the pupils that attend this school have not been in education for an extended period of time. Pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well. Students in the sixth form benefit from a curriculum that is tailored skilfully to their individual needs. This allows them to flourish. Pupils take great pride in living up to the high expectations that the school has of their behaviour. This is evident in pupils' respectful conduct throughout the school. Pupils make the most of an impressive programme of activities that help them to increase their confidence. Students in the sixth form make a tangible contribution to the life of the school. For example, they organise activities such as 'Pride Sports Day.' Pupils become independent young people who are exceedingly well prepared for adulthood.

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

13 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score6.1

6.1, 40 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 64.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.23

0.23, 3.86 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

88 pupils on roll, with places for 84

Eligible for free school meals53.4%

53.4%, 26.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.1%

1.1%, 20.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Adelaide School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Lavender Field School0.2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 0.3
The Axis Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 12.2
Springfield School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding0% met the expected standard
Compass Community Cledford Park6 milesReport card: Expected standardNot published
Cheshire Hall School6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy special converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
9 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Neil Bowker
Phone
01270260680
Website
adelaideschool.org.uk
Address
Adelaide Street, Crewe, CW1 3DT
Local authority
Cheshire East
URN
140457

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.