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The Reform School, Saltersford Hall, Holmes Chapel - 1919-1954

Researcher: Stella Freer

Bradwall Reform School, Sandbach was founded in 1855 by George W. Latham of Bradwall Hall. In September 1908 the name changed to Bradwall Training School. The school could accommodate 70 boys aged over 11 yrs, and this was the average number attending. In February 1918 demand led the managers, acting on instruction from the Home Office, to take over the Cheshire Agricultural and Horticultural College at Holmes Chapel from the County Council for a 2 year period as an annex to Bradwall. This proved successful and an agreement was made between the County Council and the managers, and the lease transferred in 1919. The new premises could accommodate 125 boys.

In December 1920, the Bradwall premises were given up after 65 years and the school room was transferred to Holmes Chapel. In 1925 the name was altered to Saltersford School as the premises were originally known as Saltersford Hall.