SchoolScoresChesnut Lodge Special School
Special school · All-through, ages 2 to 16 · Mixed · Nursery class
Green Lane, Ditton, Widnes, WA8 7HF
0151 424 0679 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 November 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 April 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
4 pupils in this year group.
Only 4 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Halton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 104 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | Not published | Not published |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
6 pupils in this year group.
Only 6 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
83% — 9 points below the Halton average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Halton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 83% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 0% | 6% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 67% | 69% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 100% | 83% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Halton. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
This is a special school for children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through the council's SEND team, not the normal admissions round. It caters for: Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties; Profound and multiple learning difficulties.
| Pupils | This school | Halton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | 65.9% | 62.9%* | 51.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | 98.8% | 99.4%* | 99.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 1.2% | 0.6%* | 0.5% |
| English as an additional language | 3.5% | 2.7%* | 14.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) | 16.2% | 12.7%* | 12.8% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) | 36.6% | 32.6%* | 35.3% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 1.2 | 20.4 | 12.3 |
| Pupils suspended at least once | 1.2% | 7.7% | 5.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.20% | 0.08% |
| Pupils per teacher | 7.2 | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) | 1.9 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Teachers who left during the year | 14.1% | 5.9%* | 14.3%* |
Comparisons are with special schools. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby special schools
- Ashley High School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2015), confirmed 2025 · 9% grade 5+ English and maths
- Poppy Field School 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- The Raise Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Brookfields School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 0% met expected standard (KS2)
- Weston Point College 2.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Finch Woods Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected · 0% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Chesnut Lodge Special School's Ofsted rating?
Chesnut Lodge Special School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 November 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 April 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 111514.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.