Inscape House School

At Inscape House School, we break down barriers to learning for children with autism. Based in Cheadle, we support young people from Year 1 to Year 14.

We recognise that every child is different. That's why we create individual learning programmes matched with a core team of therapists. All delivered by our dedicated team and accredited by the National Autistic Society.

Key information

If you can’t find the information that you need below, please contact our reception on 0161 283 4750

If you're a parent or carer, we've put together some key information that you might find useful.

School opening hours

Our day starts at 8.55 am and finishes at 3.00 pm. Registration for the morning closes at 9.30 am and at 2.00 pm in the afternoon.

Contact details

Inscape House School
Together Trust campus
Schools Hill
Cheadle
SK8 1JE

0161 283 4750
inscape.admin@togethertrust.org.uk

Sara Bayley, Headteacher
Giles Gaddum, Chair of the governing body

Remote Learning Offer

Click here to read our remote learning offer for 2020/2021

School policies and premium spending

Our policies help create a safe environment in which children can learn and develop.

You can download and read our school policies and reports online.

You can also download and read our pupil premium spending online.

Read our Prospectus

Read our Spring Newsletter

Download and read our Spring Newsletter

Read our Careers Newsletter

Download and read our Careers Newsletter

Admissions

An admission typically involves:

Your initial visit to the school
A referral from the local authority
An observation in your child’s school or other familiar setting by a member of our staff team
We would then offer the local authority a place if suitable
The local authority will agree to fund the placement
The transition plan will start, including home visits by our staff and introductory visits to the school

We will support you throughout the admissions and transition process.

Ofsted report

We're proud to have been awarded 'Good' in our most recent Ofsted inspection. Read our report online.

"Autism is no barrier for pupils at this school. You and your staff have proven that pupils with autism can continue to develop skills and strategies that enable them to participate as independent, valued citizens enjoying equal rights and opportunities."

Ofsted report, 2017

School performance tables

You can find and compare our school performance information online.

Careers Education

The Careers Programme

We recognise the importance of providing our students, parents and guardians with access to careers information in preparation for future transitions. We also understand that it is essential to provide a range of events that will offer providers an opportunity to access the school to offer impartial careers advice to students and/or their parents. Inscape House School has been awarded the Fair Train Silver Quality Standard Award, which recognises an excellent provision for work experience. Please find further information about our careers programme via the links provided.

Labour Market Information is a useful tool to help in researching and identifying future jobs in the local area. Labour Market Information also supports in understanding the skills needed for certain roles and the demand for future employment. You can download and read Labour Market Information for different geographic areas here.

You can find out more information about our careers team, resources, the programme here.

You can download our careers programme throughout the academic year for students from Year 8 to Year 14 here.

You can download our learner destination data from 2017-2020 here.

You can download 'The Parents Guide to Helping Your Child To Know What's Next' here.

Covid-19 Risk Assessments

Click here to find out further information on the Covid-19 Risk Assessments.

Inscape House School news

Emily Lees: what it is like to be an autistic speech and language therapist

25 January 2021 - 8:00am

Emily Lees is a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) at one of our specialist schools, Inscape House School. However, what makes her stand out is that Emily shares the same diagnosis as the young people she works with. We had a chat with Emily about how being autistic complements her in the workplace, job interviews and her mission to change society's approach to autistic people.

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Inscape's STEAM careers day a huge success

26 October 2020 - 3:15pm

Last weeks STEAM Careers Day hosted at Inscape House School proved to be a great success with attending students gaining plenty of insight and knowledge from speakers across the event. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths and the careers day aimed to expose students to a variety of careers, to jumpstart their thinking about their futures and also think about the core subjects and how they link to their future choices and careers.

Inscape students have A Level success despite national result day concerns

13 August 2020 - 2:15pm

For students across the country 13 August 2020 has been etched in their minds for some time now. However with Covid-19 and last minute reforms to A Level and GCSE grading, this week has not been easy for students.

For students at specialist schools and colleges, these strange and uncertain times have created yet more barriers in a world where a great deal already exist. Despite these challenges students at Inscape House School are celebrating a number of fantastic results.