Halton School

We welcome pupils who have either been unable to maintain a place in a mainstream school or who are thought to be able to benefit from a stable period in a small supportive school environment. Based in Runcorn and part of The Keys Group, the school provides day placements for children and young people. We are registered with the DfE.

Aims

We aim to create a positive and safe environment where pupils are nurtured educationally, socially and spiritually.

What sets us apart from other schools

Halton School is housed across two separate sites with one sharing the same site as Halton House Residential Children’s Home, and the second sharing the same site as Castle View Residential Children’s Home (both part of the Keys Group).

Pupils

The young people who attend the school have special educational needs (S.E.N), moderate learning difficulties (M.L.D.) or social, emotional and mental health difficulties. (S.E.M.H.) and are between the ages of 7-18 years.

Areas of expertise

We aim to offer all pupils a rounded curriculum in which, irrespective of academic ability, they can achieve high levels of success. In response to this, we offer a variety of wider curriculum activities, including weekly sessions of indoor wall climbing and high ropes, therapeutic horse-riding, PEAK outdoor learning, ESports sessions, swimming and boxing.

This programme enables pupils not only to develop new physical skills but also to develop trust and positive relationships with others. We have also built links with the Police, TRFC, Widnes Vikings and Warrington Futsal.