The Russett School, based in Northwich, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Russett School currently has around 142 pupils on roll, which is about 149% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 81.7% boys and 18.3% girls. Around 52.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Middlehurst Avenue, Northwich, CW8 3BW |
| Website: | https://www.therussettlearningtrust.co.uk/cheshire/primary/russett |
| Telephone: | 01606853005 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emma Leach |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142302 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/07/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 95 |
| Number of Pupils: | 142 |
| Number of Boys: | 116 |
| Number of Girls: | 26 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.50% | 130 |
| Other White | 3.50% | 5 |
| African | 1.40% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weaverham Primary Academy Northwich Road , CW8 3BD | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Primary Academy Weaverham Northwich Road , Weaverham CW8 3BD | - not rated | 201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallerscote Community School Northwich Road , Weaverham CW8 3BD | - not rated | 201 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham Keepers Lane , Weaverham CW8 3BY | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham Forest Primary School Forest Street , Weaverham CW8 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford High School A Specialist Languages and Sports College Hartford Campus , Chester Road CW8 1LH | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Cheshire College of Further Education Hartford Campus , Chester Road CW8 1LJ | - not rated | 2,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Junior School Beechwood Avenue , Hartford CW8 3AU | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebank School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.