Application for Admission
Applying for a place at Adelaide School: our admissions process
We offer education to young people aged 9 to 18 with an EHCP, who have been referred by their Local Authority.
Our admissions chart is a step-by-step guide to help you through the process of getting your child registered for Adelaide School.
Whether you have already included our school on your child’s Educational Health Care Plan, or whether you are concerned that your current school is not meeting your child’s needs and are considering other options, we hope you find this chart useful.
We also encourage you to contact us to find out more about what we provide, and to arrange a visit.
You can find out more about the Cheshire East Local Offer by clicking here
Click here for our Admissions Flow Chart
SEN and Disabled Access Information
The school welcomes pupils, parents and visitors with disabilities. We endeavour to ensure that all are fully integrated into the life of the school.
The majority of the Adelaide School site is accessible in a wheelchair although there are some limitations as it is an old Victorian building. If you are visiting the school please make us aware of your needs and we will endeavour to accommodate you. There is disabled access from the back of the school and there are appropriate toilet facilities.
Please see our accessibility policy for more information about how the school supports and includes those with differing needs.
Click HERE to read our SEN Information Report.
Transition Information
Transition into School for Pupils
We spend a great deal of time working with pupils, parents and schools to ensure the effective transition of pupils into Adelaide School regardless of in which year group this occurs. Pupils are invited with their parents to visit the school even before a place has been allocated. They are welcome to visit as many times as they would like. We begin working with the child’s school from an early stage and plan an individual transition program. We have recently developed starter leaflets for parents and pupils before they begin at the school so that they have all of the information that they should need before beginning at Adelaide School.
We work closely with the primary schools to support them in managing challenging pupils. This often means that we have known about a child and their needs for a long time. At times we also have an input into the children’s EHC Plan.
Transitions within school are also well planned for example when pupils move year groups. Good relationships with staff ensure that this is made as simple as possible but careful plans are also put in place. This is a key element of ‘nurture’.
Our official daily start time is 09:00 and official finish time is 15:00, (30 hrs per week).
Transition beyond School for Pupils
All pupils have a follow a careers programme in school which gives them access to a wide range of experiences which helps them to understand themselves and what they want to achieve in life. Pupils also work with our Careers Team to help them to plan their next steps and workplace experiences. They are supported by staff in school and this support is reduced as they become more confident. This long term planning means that pupils are ready for the next step. Where pupils are not at this stage parents and carers often elect for their child to remain in 6th form so we can work with them further to prepare them for life beyond school.
16-19 Bursary Fund
The school is awarded funds each year by the Education Funding Agency to provide bursaries to Sixth Form students in order to help those from disadvantaged backgrounds meet some of the costs of study.
Please download the application form. On application, you will be asked to indicate which of the eligibility criteria you meet and what the financial support is required for. Completed forms are to be returned to the School Office.
Click here to read the bursary policy
Term Dates
Parent Support Directory
CAP | 01274 760720 | info@capuk.org
Cap is an agency that gives free debt advise to anyone who feels weighed down by debt.
Wishing Well | 01270 256919 | jessica.cole@nhs.net
A charity aiming to improve health and wellbeing in Crewe. They offer lots of services for families and young people.
Citizens Advice | 0344 411 1444
This service offers practical and reliable advice about the law, money, work, housing, rights, healthcare and education.
Clasp | 01270 250 629 | info@southcheshireclasp.org.uk
Free single parent counselling and advice from supportive and friendly staff.
School Nurse | 01270 685151
Advice and support regarding any issues relating to your child’s health, development or wellbeing.
Cheshire College South and West | 01270 654654 | info@ccsw.ac.uk
Information about adult education courses available.
Catch 22 | 01270 617557
A service that helps people in tough situations turn their lives around.
Community PCSO | 8601270 685151
Offering support and advice around youth offending.
VisYon - Click Here to visit their website.
Cheshire Young Carers - Click Here to visit their website.
Home, My CWA - Click Here to visit their website.
Change, Grow, Live - Click Here to visit their website.
Motherwell, Cheshire - Click Here to visit their website.
Autism Inclusive - Click Here to visit their website.
Space 4 Autism - Click Here to visit their website.
Elsie Ever After - Click Here to visit their website.
The Dove Service - Click Here to visit their website.
Live Well, Cheshire East - Click Here to visit their website.
