Russet House School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
Special school
PUPILS
137
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(04/05/2022)
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89%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

5.1:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
32%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
33.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
55.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
11 Autumn Close
Enfield
EN1 4JA
02083500650

School Description

Pupils are happy and flourish at this school. They attend regularly, learn in an atmosphere that is calm, and feel safe and secure. This is because pupils are well cared for by staff who enjoy working at the school. Leaders and staff strive to achieve the very best for pupils. Staff discuss bullying with pupils, so they are aware of what to look out for. Pupils behave well and bullying is rare. Support for pupils in lessons is a consistent feature across the school. Pupils are grouped to ensure that the different learning ‘pathways’ they are on meet their individual education, social and communication needs. The curriculum is adapted accordingly, and they become increasingly confident learners over time. Pupils are taught to communicate effectively and practise the social skills they need to use daily. Leaders provide a wide variety of activities and experiences to broaden and enhance learning, including visits to the recycling centre and garden centres. Leaders make sure that there are strong links between school and home. Parents and carers are positive about the school. A typical comment from parents was, ‘Russet House School is the best thing that happens in my life for me and my son. I’m very happy with school and with the teachers.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? The curriculum has been carefully structured to consider pupils’ special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders have taken account of what pupils need to know and be able to do. Subject leaders recognise that the foundations for the school curriculum start in early years. Children in early years enjoy well-constructed activities that support their development. Pupils’ learning covers a wide range of subjects and experiences. Teachers adapt activities effectively, in appropriately designed small steps. Leaders keep parents well informed and involved in planning relevant targets informed by each pupil’s education, health and care (EHC) plan. Parents see the progress their child is making. Most subject leaders are knowledgeable and provide support for staff. In English and mathematics, for example, they check that each step in the curriculum builds on what pupils already know. However, in some subjects, the ambition is less clear. Leaders have not identified precisely the key knowledge and curriculum content that pupils need to learn regardless of their needs. This prevents pupils from building their understanding over time. Pupils try hard, and they are helped and supported to attempt new skills and activities. Adults are effective in supporting and encouraging pupils to learn. For example, pupils practise important life skills through visits to shops, public swimming baths and parks. Pupils learn to be tolerant of and respectful towards each other, as well as towards other cultures and beliefs in their wider community. Inspection report: Russet House School 4 and 5 May, and 11 and 12 May 2022 2 Leaders have prioritised the development of pupils’ communication and reading skills. They have ensured that all staff are trained to skilfully and consistently use alternative means of communication, such as symbols and pictures, for those pupils who need it. The few pupils who are ready for phonics are not confident in their use. These pupils do not learn to read well because they are not taught in a consistent and systematic way. Leaders have implemented changes to the ways in which staff check how well pupils are progressing. Much careful thought has gone into how, and when, it is best to use feedback to help pupils move forward in their learning. This is embedded in many subjects, but not all. Staff consistently and skilfully manage pupils’ emotions and resulting behaviours. Consequently, pupils can keep their concentration, begin to regulate their behaviour and learn well over time. This helps pupils to be ready for their next steps when leaving this school. Leaders plan carefully for pupils’ transition to secondary education. When pupils leave, they are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Leaders and governors are knowledgeable about the needs of pupils and staff. Staff feel well supported and their well-being is considered. Governors hold leaders to account for the quality of education and provision. Leaders’ work is checked through established systems to ensure that governors have an accurate picture of what is done well and what needs further improvement.

Russet House School Parent Reviews



85% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 74% Agree 15% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 34 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 21% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 34 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 21% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 34 responses up to 11-05-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 68% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 6% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 12% Don't Know 15% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>68, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>15} Figures based on 34 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 21% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 34 responses up to 11-05-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 26% Strongly Agree 38% Agree 15% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 6% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>26, "strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 34 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 15% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 12% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 34 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 26% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 12% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 34 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 12% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 34 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 21% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 12% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 34 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 26% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 12% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 34 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree 29% Agree 18% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 24% Don't Know 21% {"strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>24, "dont_know"=>21} Figures based on 34 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 24% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 18% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 34 responses up to 11-05-2022
Yes 85% No 15% {"yes"=>85, "no"=>15} Figures based on 34 responses up to 11-05-2022

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