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Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7TD, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.6 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,618
Capacity
1,625
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and strong performance in GCSEs, this school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.0, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Additionally, 77% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 62% reach grade 5 or higher. The school is well-regarded, with a LocaleIQ score of 87.6, indicating it outperforms 88% of schools, making it a solid choice for parents seeking quality education in Halton.
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Last inspected: 29 November 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 54.0 | Top 17% 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%. | 77% | Top 22% 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%. | 62% | Top 15% 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%. | 48% | Top 21% 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%. | 40% | Top 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.0%
White Other4.6%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.37519, -2.73506 · WA8 7TD
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN139368
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wadedeacon.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wade Deacon High School rated by Ofsted?
Wade Deacon High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2022.
Is Wade Deacon High School a good school?
Wade Deacon High School scores 87.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Wade Deacon High School in GCSEs?
Wade Deacon High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.0. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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