The Russett School
Academy special converter school in Northwich (Cheshire West and Chester).
Location
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iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).The Russett School is a special school located in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester. The school caters for boys and girls aged 2 to 19. The Headteacher is Emma Leach.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 142302
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 2 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2015
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Caroline Rowley | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Laura Stimpson | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Miss Renya Szuilmowski | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kathryn Richardson | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Alex Poughorbon | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jessica Dennis | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Cheryl Booth | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Scott Davidson Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record