Schools in Halton
Halton has 66 schools: 53 primary and 13 secondary or all-through. 83% of the 47 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Wade Deacon High School has the highest Attainment 8 score (54.0 in 2025). Among primary schools, Moorfield Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (94% in 2025).
- 69 schools
- 13 secondary
- 53 primary
Secondary Schools in Halton
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Deacon High School | Outstanding | 54.0 (2025) | +0.17 (2024) | 1,658 |
| 2 | Sandymoor Ormiston Academy | Good | 44.4 (2025) | -0.48 (2024) | 631 |
| 3 | The Heath School | – | 42.5 (2025) | -0.27 (2024) | 1,174 |
| 4 | Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School | Good | 41.4 (2025) | -0.61 (2024) | 1,337 |
| 5 | Ormiston Chadwick Academy | Good | 41.2 (2025) | -0.23 (2024) | 884 |
| 6 | The Grange School | Needs attention | 36.4 (2025) | -0.84 (2024) | 1,200 |
| 7 | Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy | Needs attention | 35.9 (2025) | -0.66 (2024) | 754 |
| 8 | Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy | – | 33.3 (2025) | -1.37 (2024) | 332 |
| 9 | Ashley High School | Outstanding | 10.7 (2025) | -2.66 (2024) | 137 |
| 10 | Chesnut Lodge Special School | Good | 0.7 (2017) | -1.43 (2017) | 85 |
| 11 | Riverside College Halton | Outstanding | – | – | – |
| 12 | The Cavendish High Academy | – | – | – | 110 |
| 13 | The Raise Academy | – | – | – | 60 |
Primary Schools in Halton
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.