142
Pupils · 2024/25
4%
EAL · 2024/25
31%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 14/12/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Russett School · All-through · Cheshire West and Chester
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
142
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
4%
FSM eligible
53%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
31%
Contact
Address
Middlehurst Avenue, Weaverham, Northwich, CW8 3BW
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
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 | 142 | 8.2 | 100% | 4% | 53% | 11% | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 135 | 9.0 | 100% | 4% | 53% | 11% | 33% |
| 2022/23 | 124 | 8.3 | 100% | 6% | 55% | 9% | 32% |
| 2021/22 | 120 | 7.5 | 100% | 5% | 56% | 11% | 36% |
| 2020/21 | 116 | 6.7 | 100% | 5% | 47% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 115 | 7.7 | 100% | 6% | 52% | 7% | 20% |
| 2017/18 | — | 10.4 | — | — | — | 7% | 24% |
| 2016/17 | 114 | 7.5 | 100% | 3% | 45% | 6% | 20% |
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