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Weaverham High School
Lime Avenue, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 3HT, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.3 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,160
Capacity
1,175
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 27% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 70% of students achieve grade 4 or above. While the EBacc entry rate stands at 37%, indicating some room for growth in this area, overall parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's solid performance and supportive environment.
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Last inspected: 9 February 2011Older 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. | 50.6 | Top 27% 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%. | 57% | Top 23% 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%. | 37% | Top 35% 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%. | 29% | Top 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
White Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Location
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53.26027, -2.58081 · CW8 3HT
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN149614
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.weaverhamhighschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Weaverham High School rated by Ofsted?
Weaverham High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 February 2011.
Is Weaverham High School a good school?
Weaverham High School scores 62.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 Weaverham High School in GCSEs?
Weaverham High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.6. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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