Halton has 7 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 4 were outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Jun 2025. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 4 outstanding or exceptional
- 3 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley High School | Outstanding | 25 Mar 2015 | WA8 |
| Brookfields School | Outstanding | 7 Feb 2018 | WA8 |
| Poppy Field School | Outstanding | 23 May 2024 | WA8 |
| The Cavendish High Academy | Outstanding | 7 Mar 2017 | WA7 |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School | Good | 18 Jul 2017 | WA8 |
| Hope Corner School | Good | 19 Oct 2023 | WA7 |
| Weston Point College | Good | 26 Jun 2025 | WA7 |