The Heath School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Clifton Road Runcorn Cheshire WA7 4SY |
| Phone | 01928576664 |
| Reference Number | 136779 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1185 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.05%
Girls: 48.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 126 | 115 | 241 |
| 8 | 123 | 116 | 239 |
| 9 | 114 | 121 | 235 |
| 10 | 125 | 111 | 236 |
| 11 | 117 | 117 | 234 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 Jan 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Heath School | |
| 22 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 91 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 47 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Pewithall School
Kenilworth Avenue, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4XQ |
0.18 miles |
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Weston Primary School
Lambsickle Lane, Weston Village, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4RA |
0.47 miles |
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Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School
Grangeway, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5LU |
0.54 miles |
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St Clement's Catholic Primary School
Oxford Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4NX |
0.6 miles |
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Woodside Primary School
Whitchurch Way, Halton Lodge Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5YP |
0.74 miles |
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The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Cotterill, Halton Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2NL |
0.84 miles |
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Weston Point Primary Academy
Castner Avenue, Weston Point, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4EQ |
0.87 miles |
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Castle View Primary School
Mead Way, Halton Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2DZ |
0.92 miles |
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Victoria Road Primary School
Victoria Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5BN |
0.92 miles |
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Beechwood Primary School
Grasmere Drive, Beechwood, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2TT |
0.95 miles |
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Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery
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1.05 miles |
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Westfield Primary School
Clayton Crescent, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4TR |
1.08 miles |
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Wivern Place, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1RZ |
1.19 miles |
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Hillview Primary School
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1.29 miles |
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Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School
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1.31 miles |
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The Brow Community Primary School
The Clough, Halton Brow, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2HB |
1.37 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Castlefields Avenue South, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2NR |
1.51 miles |
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Frodsham Primary Academy
Ship Street, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7PZ |
1.59 miles |
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Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
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1.61 miles |
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Palace Fields Primary Academy
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1.61 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hope Corner School
70 Clifton Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4TD |
0.22 miles |
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The Cavendish High Academy
Lincoln Close, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4YX |
0.47 miles |
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Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
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0.62 miles |
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The Grange School
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0.83 miles |
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Weston Point College
Picow Farm Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4UN |
1.16 miles |
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Rivacre Brook
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1.36 miles |
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Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
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2.28 miles |
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Poppy Field School
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2.56 miles |
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Riverside College Halton
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2.72 miles |
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The Raise Academy
Naylor Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0BS |
3.19 miles |
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Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
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3.22 miles |
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3.26 miles |
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Helsby High School
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3.29 miles |
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Ashley High School
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3.3 miles |
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3.41 miles |
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3.49 miles |
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3.53 miles |
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Finch Woods Academy
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4.66 miles |
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Fern House School and College
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4.84 miles |