Located in Widnes, Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College is a 16 plus school, serving pupils aged 16 to 99. The school is a further education 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.
Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College 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: | Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 5WA |
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| School Type: | Further education |
| Education phase: | 16 plus |
| Local authority: | Halton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Dave Jones |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 130625 |
| Age Range: | 16 - 99 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
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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 | 1,630 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 | 2,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery Hall Lane , Cronton WA8 5DW | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cronton CofE Primary School Smithy Lane , Cronton WA8 5DF | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cronton Church of England Primary Academy Smithy Lane , Cronton WA8 5DF | 4out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnworth CofE (Aided) Junior School Pit Lane , WA8 9HS | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnworth CofE (Aided) Infant School Pit Lane , WA8 9HS | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TE | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College Cronton Lane , WA8 5WA | - not rated | 0 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside College Halton Kingsway , WA8 7QQ | - not rated | 3,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briars Hey Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 2,372 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Manor Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 2,372 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.