The Russett School

Special
Academy
Ages 2 to 19

Ofsted: Outstanding

Middlehurst Avenue, Weaverham, Northwich, CW8 3BWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Russett School is a special school in Northwich for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 July 2014, report published 10 September 2014

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

9 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

150 pupils on roll, with places for 95

Eligible for free school meals50%

50%, 23.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.3%

7.3%, 14.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Russett School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Rosebank School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
Cloughwood Academy	2 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 5.5
Greenbank School	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	Attainment 8: 1.6
Adventure Wellbeing School	2 miles	Report card: Expected standard	Not published
Oaklands School	5 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 4.4

School details

School type: Academy special converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 2 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Leach
Phone: 01606853005
Website: therussettlearningtrust.co.uk/cheshire/primary/russett (opens in a new tab)
Address: Middlehurst Avenue, Weaverham, Northwich, CW8 3BW
Local authority: Cheshire West and Chester
URN: 142302

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.