Chesnut Lodge Special School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
89
AGES
2 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(19/04/2023)
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76%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.1:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
43.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
1.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
62.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Green Lane
Ditton
Widnes
WA8 7HF
01514240679

School Description

Pupils arrive at school in the morning with big happy smiles that last all day. They love their school, the friends they make and the fun learning activities they get to enjoy. Pupils told inspectors that staff take good care of them. They said that they feel safe and secure in school. This is a caring and welcoming school where every pupil, no matter what their needs, is valued. Staff ensure that all pupils take a full part in school life. Pupils enjoy learning. They achieve well and often exceed staff’s high expectations. Pupils are proud of their school. They have a voice and have influenced many improvements in school. For example, pupils renamed their classes after influential people with disabilities. They have been inspired by these successful people. It has raised their aspirations for their own future achievements. The school council helped to design the sensory garden and the new accessible playground. Both of these facilities are appreciated by all pupils. The ‘Rights Club’ ambassadors play a key role in ensuring that rights, responsibilities and respect are at the heart of school life. Pupils behave well. They know how to be good friends. However, they also know that sometimes pupils can fall out. When this happens, staff help pupils to understand the impact of their words and actions. Leaders ensure that any bullying is dealt with well.

Chesnut Lodge Special School Parent Reviews



75% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 13% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 13% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 16 responses up to 20-04-2023
Strongly Agree 69% Agree 13% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 16 responses up to 20-04-2023
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 25% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 16 responses up to 20-04-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 75% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 0% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 6% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>75, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 16 responses up to 20-04-2023
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 25% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 16 responses up to 20-04-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 38% Strongly Agree 31% Agree 6% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 19% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>38, "strongly_agree"=>31, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 16 responses up to 20-04-2023
Strongly Agree 69% Agree 6% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 16 responses up to 20-04-2023
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 19% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 13% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 16 responses up to 20-04-2023
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 19% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 13% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 16 responses up to 20-04-2023
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 25% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 16 responses up to 20-04-2023
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 19% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 16 responses up to 20-04-2023
Strongly Agree 38% Agree 19% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 19% Don't Know 19% {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>19} Figures based on 16 responses up to 20-04-2023
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 19% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 19% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 16 responses up to 20-04-2023
Yes 75% No 25% {"yes"=>75, "no"=>25} Figures based on 16 responses up to 20-04-2023

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