Russet House School
URN: 130958 • Enfield EN1 4JA
Overview
- Name
- Russet House School
- URN
- 130958
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Freedman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02083500650
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 11 Autumn Close, Enfield EN1 4JA
Summary
Russet House School is a community special school located in Enfield, catering to autistic pupils aged 3 to 11 years. With a current enrolment of 145 students, the school is dedicated to providing a high-quality, specialised education in a nurturing environment. The school’s mission is to support the unique needs of autistic children, focusing on areas such as social understanding, communication, sensory processing, and flexible thinking.
The curriculum at Russet House is designed to enhance life skills, particularly in social communication and self-regulation. Teaching strategies are tailored to motivate and engage students, while behaviour management is approached through positive and trauma-informed methods. The school values collaboration with parents to ensure that each child’s learning is supported both at school and at home.
In addition to its educational offerings, Russet House School hosts the Enfield Advisory Service for Autism, providing outreach support and expertise to the wider community. The school fosters an inclusive atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to learn and grow together, reflecting its commitment to the wellbeing and development of all its pupils.
The curriculum at Russet House is designed to enhance life skills, particularly in social communication and self-regulation. Teaching strategies are tailored to motivate and engage students, while behaviour management is approached through positive and trauma-informed methods. The school values collaboration with parents to ensure that each child’s learning is supported both at school and at home.
In addition to its educational offerings, Russet House School hosts the Enfield Advisory Service for Autism, providing outreach support and expertise to the wider community. The school fosters an inclusive atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to learn and grow together, reflecting its commitment to the wellbeing and development of all its pupils.
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- Fundraising (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Waverley School (56.0)
- Durants School (53.2)
- Orchardside School (52.2)
- Fern House School (45.3)
- Primary Outreach and Offsite Behaviour Support Team (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Enfield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 145
- Pupils
- 145
- Boys
- 108
- Girls
- 37
- FSM %
- 60.70
- Open date
- 1996-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 145 | 108 | 37 | 145 | 60.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 145 | 111 | 34 | 141 | 52.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 136 | 102 | 34 | 141 | 56.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 136 | 102 | 34 | 138 | 56.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 129 | 99 | 30 | 136 | 51.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 116 | 91 | 25 | 117 | 50.90 |
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