The Russett School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Russett School
Address: Middlehurst Avenue, Weaverham
Town/City: Northwich
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CW8 3BW
Telephone Number: 01606 853005
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 2-19
Type: Academy special converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: The Shaw Education Trust
Sponsor: The Shaw Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Leach
Capacity: 95
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 150 (80% boys & 20% girls)
Enrollment: 158% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 50.4%

SEN Provisions

  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 142302
DfE Number: 896/7110
UKPRN: 10053926
UPRN: 100012604632
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: Chester South and Eddisbury (E14001164)
Electoral Ward: Weaver & Cuddington (E05012243)

Easting & Northing: 362266E, 373688N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 15' 34.14" N 2° 34' 1.1" W
Plus Code: 9C5V7C5M+Q6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Cheryl Booth - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Mr Scott Davidson - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 May 2026.
  • Mrs Jessica Dennis - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 February 2029.
  • Mrs Jude McGuiness - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2029.
  • Ms Alex Poughorbon - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2029.
  • Mrs Kathryn Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 February 2029.
  • Dr Caroline Rowley - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Mrs Laura Stimpson - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 July 2028.
  • Miss Renya Szuilmowski - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 March 2028.