David Lewis School
Mill Lane, Warford, Alderley Edge, SK9 7UDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
David Lewis School is a special school in Alderley Edge for ages 7 to 19. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 December 2014, report published 12 January 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 January 2025
David Lewis School is a place where pupils, who have complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are happy and feel valued. The school helps pupils to develop socially and emotionally in a caring environment. Pupils rise to the high expectations set by the school and achieve well. Prior to attending the school, many pupils have not had a successful educational experience. Staff foster trusting and nurturing relationships with pupils. This helps to reassure pupils and to improve their behaviour over time. Pupils learn to respect differences between people. They allow their peers to contribute ideas in lessons. Pupils speak enthusiastically about a variety of activities that they can take part in, such as swimming, walking, sports and cycling. These promote their mental health and well- being. Pupils gain valuable work-related skills by helping to run the school shop and the 'Doggylicious' dog grooming parlour. Visits to local supermarkets to purchase food for cooking enable pupils to develop their communication skills, confidence and independence. Pupils on the school council have a voice in decision-making in the school. They organise the lunchtime club, vote for specific trips and decide on themes for events, such as the summer ball and Christmas party.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, changes to the curriculum and methods for checking pupils' learning are not fully embedded. In these subjects, pupils have some gaps in their prior knowledge, and this affects how well they learn new curriculum content. The school should ensure that the revised curriculums and assessment strategies are fully embedded so that pupils' knowledge is secure and they achieve well.
- Some pupils do not have sufficient opportunities to learn about different faiths and beliefs. As a result, they are not as prepared as they could be for life in modern Britain. The school should ensure that the curriculum enables pupils to develop their knowledge about different religions and faiths so that they are better prepared for life in modern Britain.
Pupil numbers and mix
40 pupils on roll, with places for 91
Schools near David Lewis School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Heath Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 9.7 |
| Aurora Summerfields School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Oak Cottage | 5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Eden School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Willow House School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Non-maintained special school
- Sector
- Other
- Age range
- 7 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding places
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Angie Fisher
- Phone
- 01565640186
- Address
- Mill Lane, Warford, Alderley Edge, SK9 7UD
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 111499
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.