How many pupils does Chesnut Lodge Special School have?

Chesnut Lodge Special School has 86 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Where is Chesnut Lodge Special School?

Chesnut Lodge Special School is located at Green Lane, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7HF.

Chesnut Lodge Special School

Green Lane, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7HF

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

2–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Chesnut Lodge Special School

Chesnut Lodge Special School is a community special school in Widnes, Halton, England, for pupils aged 2–16. It has 86 pupils on roll. 63.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Halton →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 2–16
Gender: Mixed
Number of Pupils: 86
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

63.5%

Free school meals

3.5%

EAL

98.8%

SEN support

1.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

83%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

16.2%

Overall absence

36.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

12.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

7.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

32.62

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£48,514

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 31% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,007 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£30,758

Spend per pupil

£30,091

Income per pupil

34%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Green Lane, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7HF
Phone: 01514240679
Headteacher: John Thompson
Website: https://www.chesnutlodge.net/website

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chesnut Lodge Special School?: Chesnut Lodge Special School is a community special school in Widnes, Halton, England, for pupils aged 2–16.
How many pupils does Chesnut Lodge Special School have?: Chesnut Lodge Special School has 86 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Where is Chesnut Lodge Special School?: Chesnut Lodge Special School is located at Green Lane, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7HF.

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