The Cavendish High AcademyLincoln Close , Runcorn

The Cavendish High Academy, based in Runcorn, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

The Cavendish High Academy currently has around 107 pupils on roll, which is about 119% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64.5% boys and 35.5% girls. Around 67.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 10.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .