The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 18
- Capacity
- 90%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Higham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
June 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
October 2012 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
November 2009 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Inspection
Standard inspection
February 2002 | Inspection
Location
Unit 4a Barrowmore Estates, Great Barrow, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7JA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is iMap Centre a selective school?
Yes. iMap Centre has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is iMap Centre's Ofsted rating?
iMap Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend iMap Centre?
iMap Centre currently has 18 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does iMap Centre take?
iMap Centre caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.
Where is iMap Centre?
iMap Centre is in Chester, CH3 7JA, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does iMap Centre have a sixth form?
Yes, iMap Centre has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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