The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 66% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 86
- FSM
- 65.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mr John Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Green Lane, Ditton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshley High School
Special school · Very close
Ditton Primary School
Primary · Very close
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
The Bankfield School
Secondary · 596m away
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Secondary · 596m away
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Secondary · 836m away
Middleton Lodge
Independent · 987m away
Wade Deacon High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chesnut Lodge Special School's Ofsted rating?
Chesnut Lodge Special School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chesnut Lodge Special School?
Chesnut Lodge Special School currently has 86 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chesnut Lodge Special School take?
Chesnut Lodge Special School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Where is Chesnut Lodge Special School?
Chesnut Lodge Special School is in Widnes, WA8 7HF, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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