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The Heath School

The Heath School, Runcorn
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The Heath School

Clifton Road, Runcorn, WA7 4SY

A Good-rated secondary school in Runcorn.

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Pupils
1,185
Ages
11-16
FSM
34.1%
Attainment 8
42.4
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.3%
Basics 9-5
36.9%

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 from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
20.6%
EBacc APS
3.68
EBacc 9-5
7.3%
EBacc 9-4
12.0%
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About The Heath School

The Heath School is a secondary school in Runcorn, Halton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 165 responses), 67% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.4. The school has around 1,185 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Clifton Road, Runcorn, WA7 4SY | More schools in Halton

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2025 — Good
  2. Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Sept 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near The Heath School

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Frequently asked questions about The Heath School

What is The Heath School's Ofsted rating?
The Heath School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about The Heath School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 165 responses): 67% of parents would recommend The Heath School.
What are The Heath School's latest exam results?
The Heath School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Heath School located?
The Heath School is a secondary school in Runcorn, Halton (WA7 4SY).
How many pupils attend The Heath School?
The Heath School has around 1,185 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Heath School with other schools?
View The Heath School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Halton.