Chesnut Lodge Special School
Details
| Age Range | 2-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Address | Green Lane, WA8 7HF |
| School Website | https://www.chesnutlodge.net/website |
| Telephone | 1514240679 |
| URN | 111514 |
School Census
| Total | 89 |
| Girls/Boys | 37/52 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 41.6%/58.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 54 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/11/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/11/2013 | Good |
| 22/09/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/11/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/09/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -1.7 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 75% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 13% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 19% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.07 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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Ditton Primary School
(0.08 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
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Ormiston Chadwick Academy
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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Highfield Road, , WA8 7DW