Wade Deacon High School, based in Widnes, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Wade Deacon High School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Birchfield Road, Widnes, WA8 7TD |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Halton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Janette Gormley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 111435 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1500 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School Dundalk Road , WA8 8DF | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School Naylor Road , Warrington Road Childrens Centre WA8 0BS | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Appleton Village , WA8 6EL | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Leigh Avenue , WA8 6EL | 4out of 4 | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Primary School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TH | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Infant School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TH | - not rated | 800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary Academy School Kingsway , WA8 7QS | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | - not rated | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TE | - not rated | 955 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside College Halton Kingsway , WA8 7QQ | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College Cronton Lane , WA8 5WA | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppy Field School 18 Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DH | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Raise Academy Naylor Road , WA8 0BS | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.