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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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