The Russett School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

OutstandingSpecialAges 2–19142 pupils

Middlehurst Avenue, Weaverham, CW8 3BWWebsite01606853005

Outstanding142 pupilsAges 2–19EHCP

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Outstanding2y ago

Inspected Dec 2023

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Ages2 - 19

Pupils142

Outstanding2y ago

Ages2 - 19

Pupils142

Inspected Dec 2023 · View report

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Type

Academy

Phase

Special School

Age Range

2 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

142 / 95 (149%)

Avg Class Size

~8*

Head Teacher

Mrs Emma Leach

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Dec 2023

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

10.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

10.8%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate10.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence30.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder71 pupils (51%)

Specific Learning Difficulty25 pupils (18%)

Speech, Language & Communication17 pupils (12%)

Other12 pupils (9%)

Severe Learning Difficulty9 pupils (7%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health2 pupils (1%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)17

Teaching assistants (FTE)37

Support staff (FTE)42

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils142

Free school meals50.0%

English as additional language4.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British91.5%

White Other3.5%

Mixed Other1.4%

Black African1.4%

Indian0.7%

Unclassified0.7%

Mixed White & Asian0.7%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Feb 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£3,519

total expenditure per pupil

£-3,881 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£1,496

Support staff£1,437

Premises£44

Energy£0

Learning resources£15

Income per pupil£6,726

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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