Chesnut Lodge Special School

A good community special school school in Halton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chesnut Lodge Special School.

Widnes, WA87HF Ofsted: Good Age 2-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 November 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Green Lane
Ditton
Widnes, WA87HF

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111514
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Green Lane, Ditton, Widnes, WA8 7HF
Age range
2-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
87
Free School Meals
62.1% (54 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (87 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
81.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
46.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
3 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
6
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
87 pupils
2-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Opening minds, unlocking potential, celebrating success."

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Chesnut Lodge Specialist School. Chesnut Lodge School is a Community Special School that caters for pupils aged 2-16 with Complex Physical and Medical Difficulties and/or Cognition and Learning Difficulties, and promotes a child-centred approach within a safe, supportive environment. Headteacher: Mr John Thompson.

Admissions Criteria

SEN places are allocated by Halton Borough Council. If you are in discussions with the authority about special school places and would like to arrange to visit the school informally, please contact the school office.

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