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Ashley High School

Ashley High School, Widnes
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Ashley High School

Cawfield Avenue, Widnes, WA8 7HG

A Outstanding-rated special school in Widnes.

Community special school
Pupils
128
Ages
11-19
FSM
59.1%
Attainment 8
10.6
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
10.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
9.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
1.13
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Ashley High School

Ashley High School is a secondary school in Widnes, Halton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 44 responses), 84% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 10.6. The school has around 128 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Cawfield Avenue, Widnes, WA8 7HG | More schools in Halton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ashley High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2019 — School remains Outstanding
  3. Mar 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ashley High School

What is Ashley High School's Ofsted rating?
Ashley High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What do parents say about Ashley High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 44 responses): 84% of parents would recommend Ashley High School.
What are Ashley High School's latest exam results?
Ashley High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 10.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ashley High School located?
Ashley High School is a secondary school in Widnes, Halton (WA8 7HG).
How many pupils attend Ashley High School?
Ashley High School has around 128 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ashley High School with other schools?
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