Cheshire East has 19 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 3 were outstanding or exceptional and 89% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 3 outstanding or exceptional
- 13 good, strong or expected
- 2 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide School | Outstanding | 31 Jan 2018 | CW1 |
| Springfield School | Outstanding | 12 Feb 2019 | CW1 |
| The David Lewis Centre | Outstanding | 18 May 2017 | SK9 |
| Adelaide Heath Academy | Good | 26 Jun 2024 | WA16 |
| Aidenswood School | Good | 6 Mar 2024 | CW12 |
| Aurora Summerfields School | Good | 15 Feb 2024 | SK9 |
| Cheshire Hall School | Strong | 30 Jun 2026 | CW11 |
| Church Lawton School | Good | 17 Nov 2022 | ST7 |
| Compass Community Cledford Park | Expected | 19 May 2026 | CW10 |
| David Lewis School | Good | 29 Jan 2019 | SK9 |
| Eden School | Good | 25 Jan 2024 | SK10 |
| High Peak School | Good | 13 Feb 2025 | SK12 |
| Lavender Field School | Good | 9 Nov 2023 | CW1 |
| Park Lane School | Good | 22 May 2024 | SK11 |
| The Axis Academy | Good | 22 Mar 2023 | CW2 |
| TILT Education | Strong | 14 Jul 2026 | ST7 |
| Esland Daven School | Needs attention | 3 Feb 2026 | CW12 |
| Opal Education | Needs attention | 14 Jul 2026 | CW12 |
| Safe Opportunities | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | CW1 |