David Lewis School

Special
Other
Ages 7 to 19

Ofsted: Good

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

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Pupil numbers and mix

40 pupils on roll, with places for 91

Eligible for free school meals37.5%

37.5%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.5%

7.5%, 14.1 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 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
Website: davidlewis.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.