Hinderton School
Capenhurst Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hinderton School is a special school in Ellesmere Port for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 March 2013, report published 28 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2023
Hinderton School is a special place to learn. The school's vision of 'Learning Together' runs through all aspects of school life. Leaders have the highest expectations of pupils' personal, social and academic development. Staff want the very best for all pupils. They nourish a culture which is optimistic, enthusiastic and caring. They help pupils to recognise their strengths and overcome any barriers to learning. Pupils thrive and make exceptional progress. They enjoy their time in school and value the help they get from staff. Pupils, all of whom have an education, health and care (EHC) plan, learn to manage their feelings and interact positively with others. They are curious and kind. They behave in a way that is considerate of others. Pupils never deliberately disrupt learning. Bullying almost never happens. When it does, staff use it as an opportunity to improve the way that they help those involved. Any setback is used as an opportunity for improvement. Pupils develop the ability to express themselves. All pupils learn how to play a range of instruments, including the ukulele and the djembe drum. They participate in a wide range of sports, including tennis, golf and boccia. Pupils enjoy trips and visits, such as a tour of Roman Chester and days out at the seaside.
Pupil numbers and mix
62 pupils on roll, with places for 61
Schools near Hinderton School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archers Brook SEMH School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 10.8 |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Maple Grove School | 5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Dee Banks School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr Liam Dowling
- Phone
- 01513292142
- Address
- Capenhurst Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQ
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 111510
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.