86
Pupils · 2024/25
4%
EAL · 2024/25
37%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 20/04/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityHalton
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Chesnut Lodge Special School · All-through · Halton
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
86
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
4%
FSM eligible
66%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
16%
Persistent absence
37%
Contact
Address
Green Lane, Ditton, Widnes, WA8 7HF
Local authority
Halton
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 86 | 7.3 | 100% | 4% | 66% | 16% | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 87 | 6.9 | 100% | 2% | 62% | 19% | 46% |
| 2022/23 | 89 | 7.4 | 99% | 1% | 63% | 18% | 43% |
| 2021/22 | 85 | 6.5 | 98% | 1% | 71% | 16% | 44% |
| 2020/21 | 85 | 6.1 | 88% | 1% | 60% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 75 | 6.8 | 92% | 1% | 70% | 12% | 32% |
| 2017/18 | 72 | 6.3 | 90% | 1% | 65% | 10% | 30% |
| 2016/17 | 76 | 6.9 | 86% | 0% | 61% | 10% | 36% |
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