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The Heath School
Clifton Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4SY, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.1 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,185
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSEs where it ranks in the top 68% nationally for Attainment 8. However, only 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 67% recommending the school, indicating a generally positive but room-for-improvement sentiment among families.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 42.5 | Bottom 32% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 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%. | 37% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
Parent View (165 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
79%
School has high expectations
74%
Progress is communicated
72%
My child makes good progress
70%
My child is happy
70%
I'd recommend this school
67%
Behaviour is good
64%
School keeps me informed
56%
School supports development
55%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.2%
Mixed Other1.4%
White Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black African0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.32494, -2.72627 · WA7 4SY
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN136779
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.heathschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Heath School rated by Ofsted?
The Heath School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is The Heath School a good school?
The Heath School scores 23.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Heath School?
Based on 165 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Heath School receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Heath School in GCSEs?
The Heath School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.5. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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