Compare Ancora House School and Oaklands School and The Russett School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Ancora House School (Not applicable) in Chester; Oaklands School (Not applicable) in Winsford; The Russett School (Not applicable) in Northwich — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ancora House School, Oaklands School and The Russett School. They are not applicable phase and pupil referral unit, community special school and academy special converter type located around Chester, Cheshire, Winsford, Cheshire and Northwich, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ancora House School), published Jun 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Ancora House School (Jun 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 350, typical FSM 40–45%, range 40–45%–50–55%; all within the THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Ancora House School CH2 1BQ	Oaklands School CW7 1NU	The Russett School CW8 3BW
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Chester Cheshire CH2 1BQ	Winsford Cheshire CW7 1NU	Northwich Cheshire CW8 3BW
Latest Ofsted	1 25 Jun 2023	1 16 Jun 2015	1 10 Sep 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	30	—	95
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	—	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Cheshire West and Chester (896)	Cheshire West and Chester (896)	THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Website	ancorahouseschool.co.uk	www.oaklandsschool.org.uk	www.therussettlearningtrust.co.uk
Telephone	01244397598	01606551048	01606853005
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ancora House School

CH2 1BQ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Chester
Cheshire
CH2 1BQ
Ofsted: 1 25 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cheshire West and Chester (896)
Website: ancorahouseschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01244397598

Oaklands School

CW7 1NU

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Winsford
Cheshire
CW7 1NU
Ofsted: 1 16 Jun 2015
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cheshire West and Chester (896)
Website: www.oaklandsschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01606551048

The Russett School

CW8 3BW

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Northwich
Cheshire
CW8 3BW
Ofsted: 1 10 Sep 2014
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.therussettlearningtrust.co.uk
Telephone: 01606853005

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.