Rivacre Brook
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, North West · CH65 1AN
Rivacre Brook is among the smallest independent schools a family might consider, with just 19 pupils on roll in Ellesmere Port. A setting of this scale offers a deeply personal education, where each child is known individually and teaching can adapt closely to the pace and interests of the few. The school is mixed, non-denominational and led by Mrs Caroline McPoland. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
19
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 19
- Location
- Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, North West
- Website
- https://education.keyschildren.co.uk/school/halton-school/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Caroline McPoland
Teaching & academics
Entry is at age 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of the admissions process. With so small a roll, classes are necessarily intimate, allowing close attention to individual progress.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A tiny independent school for families who value a close-knit, highly personal environment over the scale and breadth of a larger setting.
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Rivacre Brook 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Rivacre Brook located?
Rivacre Brook is located at Westways, Hooton Park Lane, Hooton, Ellesmere Port, CH65 1AN.
What type of school is Rivacre Brook?
Rivacre Brook is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Rivacre Brook?
Rivacre Brook has approximately 19 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.