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The Russett School

Academy special converter · Northwich · CW8 3BW

Ages 2–19 · 150 pupils · Cheshire West and Chester

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

Overall absence

10.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2024-01-21

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)32.8%
Unauthorised2.3%
Authorised absence
8.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.4%
Enrolments in measure
116

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

150 pupils · 95 places

Pupils on roll
150
Boys / girls
120 / 30
School capacity
95
Capacity fill
150 / 95 (158%)
Free school meals
50.4%
FSM pupils
67
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 2–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

4 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
The Shaw Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Leach

Location

Address
Middlehurst Avenue, Weaverham
Postcode
CW8 3BW
Town
Northwich
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
District
Cheshire West and Chester
Constituency
Chester South and Eddisbury
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 2–19, in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, 150 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 50.4%. SEN provision includes: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Northwich
43
Academies among open schools in Northwich
44% (19)
Open schools in CW8
24
Open schools in Cheshire West and Chester LA
184

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NorthwichNear CW8

  • Weaverham Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Northwich · CW8 3BD · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM35.4%

    0.1 miles away

  • Weaverham High School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Northwich · CW8 3HT · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 11–16

    • Att852.9
    • P80.2
    • EM5+62%
    • Absence8.1%

    0.6 miles away

  • Weaverham Forest Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Northwich · CW8 3EY · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 2–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM17.1%

    0.6 miles away

  • The Grange School

    Other independent school

    Northwich · CW8 1LU · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–19

    • Att829.2
    • EM5+0%

    1.2 miles away

  • Rosebank School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community special school

    Northwich · CW8 4QP · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence8.8%
    • FSM34.6%

    1.3 miles away

  • Hartford Church of England High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Northwich · CW8 1LH · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.1
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence9.0%

    1.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Emma Leach
Telephone
01606853005
Website
https://www.therussettlearningtrust.co.uk/cheshire/primary/russett

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