The Russett School — School in Northwich

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The Russett School

Northwich, CW8 3BW

142 Pupils

95 Capacity

2–19 Age Range

52.40% FSM %

116 Boys

26 Girls

About The Russett School

The Russett School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–19 based in Cheshire West and Chester, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 142 pupils on roll. School capacity: 95. Current headteacher: Emma Leach.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cheshire West and Chester or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy special converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Region	North West
Administrative District	Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary Constituency	Chester South and Eddisbury
Ward	Weaver & Cuddington
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Opened	01-09-2015
UKPRN	10053926
URN	142302
Data Last Updated	19-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Dr Caroline Rowley	Chair of Local Governing Body	26/09/2024	25/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Cheryl Booth	Local Governor	26/09/2024	25/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Scott Davidson	Local Governor	07/12/2023	06/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jessica Dennis	Local Governor	10/02/2025	09/02/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Jude McGuiness	Local Governor	10/02/2025	09/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Alex Poughorbon	Local Governor	10/02/2025	09/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathryn Richardson	Local Governor	10/02/2025	09/02/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Laura Stimpson	Local Governor	09/07/2025	08/07/2028	Elected by parents
Miss Renya Szuilmowski	Local Governor	20/03/2025	19/03/2028	Elected by parents