Compare Ancora House School and Brentwood School and Moat House

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Ancora House School (Not applicable) in Chester; Brentwood School (Not applicable) in Sale; Moat House (Not applicable) in Stockport — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ancora House School, Brentwood School and Moat House. They are not applicable phase and pupil referral unit and community special school type located around Chester, Cheshire, Sale, Cheshire and Stockport, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ancora House School), published Jun 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Ancora House School (Jun 2023). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 45–50%, range 40–45%–65–70%; across local authorities including Cheshire West and Chester, Trafford and Stockport.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Ancora House School CH2 1BQ	Brentwood School M33 4GY	Moat House SK4 1SZ
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location	Chester Cheshire CH2 1BQ	Sale Cheshire M33 4GY	Stockport Cheshire SK4 1SZ
Latest Ofsted	1 25 Jun 2023	1 21 Jul 2019	1 28 Mar 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	30	120	20
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Girls
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Cheshire West and Chester (896)	Trafford (358)	Stockport (356)
Website	ancorahouseschool.co.uk	www.brentwoodschoolandcollege.co.uk	www.moathouse.stockport.sch.uk
Telephone	01244397598	01619052371	01614299015
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ancora House School

CH2 1BQ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Chester
Cheshire
CH2 1BQ
Ofsted: 1 25 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cheshire West and Chester (896)
Website: ancorahouseschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01244397598

Brentwood School

M33 4GY

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Sale
Cheshire
M33 4GY
Ofsted: 1 21 Jul 2019
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Trafford (358)
Website: www.brentwoodschoolandcollege.co.uk
Telephone: 01619052371

Moat House

SK4 1SZ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Stockport
Cheshire
SK4 1SZ
Ofsted: 1 28 Mar 2019
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Stockport (356)
Website: www.moathouse.stockport.sch.uk
Telephone: 01614299015

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.