Hopedale School

Hopedale House, Cheddleton, ST13 7ED

Independent special school for ages 4–18 in Cheddleton. Mixed intake.

Hopedale School is an other independent special school in Cheddleton, Staffordshire, for pupils aged 4 to 18.

It provides for social, emotional and mental health needs. Ofsted rated it Outstanding in July 2023, and its independent school standards were met.

The school says it is led by experienced special-education staff and uses a personalised, therapeutic approach. It describes a curriculum focused on independence and social, emotional and physical development, and says it is an Operation Encompass School.

Ages 4–18 · All-through

69 pupils · On roll

Independent special school · Mixed

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