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Ancora House School

Countess of Chester Health Park, Chester, CH2 1BQ
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Ancora House School
Chester, CH2 1BQ
17 Pupils
30 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
40.00% FSM %
4 Boys
13 Girls
About Ancora House School

Ancora House School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 17 pupils on roll. School capacity: 30. Current headteacher: Amanda Lacey.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Pupil referral unit
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Cheshire West and Chester
Region North West
Administrative District Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary Constituency Chester North and Neston
Ward Upton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2004
UKPRN 10016938
URN 134766
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Helen Nowakowska Chair of Governors 07/02/2023 06/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Michelle Berkhoff Governor 23/04/2025 23/04/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Kerry Dilley Governor 02/09/2024 16/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Michelle Ford Governor 16/01/2023 15/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Niccie Jones Governor 09/07/2025 08/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Kewin Governor 12/12/2018 11/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Helen Nowakowska Governor 07/12/2022 06/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Samantha Olubodun Governor 10/03/2021 26/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Rachel Sevillano Governor 30/06/2021 29/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Andy Styring Governor 30/06/2021 29/06/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Lyndsay Watterson Governor 07/09/2020 18/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
0.98 km • Chester
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Mill View Primary School
1.19 km • Chester
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University of Chester
1.26 km • Chester
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
1.27 km • Chester
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Upton Heath CofE Primary School
1.3 km • Chester
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Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
1.34 km • Chester
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ancora House School is a Pupil referral unit (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester.
Ancora House School has 17 pupils, with a capacity of 30.
Ancora House School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The Headteacher at Ancora House School is Mrs Amanda Lacey.
Ancora House School is at Countess of Chester Health Park, Chester, CH2 1BQ, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority, North West.
Ancora House School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Amanda Lacey
Countess of Chester Health Park, Chester, CH2 1BQ
01244397598
ancorahouseschool.co.uk
Location
CH2 1BQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 134766
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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