Wade Deacon High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Birchfield Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 7TD |
| Phone | 01514232721 |
| Reference Number | 139368 |
Wade Deacon High School has been judged as outstanding in all areas during its first inspection under the current framework. The school has a strong commitment to its educational values, which are embraced by the pupils, leading to exemplary behaviour and high levels of happiness and confidence among students. The leadership team is dedicated to providing an ambitious curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing them to achieve exceptionally well. The school's pastoral support is also highly effective, ensuring that any issues, including bullying, are addressed promptly.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1618 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.7%
Girls: 51.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 151 | 180 | 331 |
| 8 | 170 | 156 | 326 |
| 9 | 153 | 167 | 320 |
| 10 | 161 | 163 | 324 |
| 11 | 153 | 164 | 317 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| Unclassified | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Wade Deacon High School | |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2001 | Full inspection |
| 07 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are fully engaged and committed to the school's values.
- Exceptional quality of education that provides a firm foundation for future learning.
- Strong pastoral support and effective management of bullying.
- Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Rich and ambitious curriculum that includes a broad range of subjects.
- Teachers deliver curriculum content expertly with strong subject knowledge.
- Excellent use of assessment to address misconceptions in learning.
- High-quality reading support for pupils to ensure they access the full curriculum.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements and close links with external agencies.
- Impartial careers advice and guidance available to pupils.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 54 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 73.8% |
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 | 212 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 95 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 49 | 6 |
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