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Weatherhead High School
Breck Rd, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH44 3HS, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.7 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,523
Capacity
1,669
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.8, which places it in the top 71% nationally. While 53% of students attain a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 28% reach a grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement in higher-level performance. Overall, the school is better than 30% of others in the area, making it a viable option for parents seeking a supportive educational environment.
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Last inspected: 29 November 2022Quality 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. | 41.8 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 53% | Top 33% 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%. | 30% | Top 33% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.1%
White Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Indian0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.41435, -3.05737 · CH44 3HS
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN137815
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.weatherheadhigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Weatherhead High School rated by Ofsted?
Weatherhead High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2022.
Is Weatherhead High School a good school?
Weatherhead High School scores 29.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% 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 Weatherhead High School in GCSEs?
Weatherhead High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.8. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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