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Helsby High School
Chester Road, Helsby, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 0HY, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.2 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,235
Capacity
1,371
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 70% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school excels in GCSE results, ranking in the top 42% nationally for Attainment 8, and boasts a commendable 74% EBacc entry rate. However, while 58% of students progress to university, only 13% gain admission to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in supporting students’ aspirations for higher education.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.1 | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 32% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 74% | Top 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 45% | Top 15% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 58% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 106 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.5%
White Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.27991, -2.75223 · WA6 0HY
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111440
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.helsbyhigh.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Helsby High School rated by Ofsted?
Helsby High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2014.
Is Helsby High School a good school?
Helsby High School scores 54.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Helsby High School in GCSEs?
Helsby High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.1. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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