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Weatherhead High School

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Weatherhead High School

Breck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

41.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.0%
Basics 9-5
28.1%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2343.046.4
2023/2441.646.4
2024/2541.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.150.00
2023/24-0.270.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
53.4%
EBacc APS
3.71
EBacc 9-5
15.4%
EBacc 9-4
30.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.59
A*-A Grades
17.2%
A*-B Grades
40.9%
AAB+ %
9.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 129 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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1.16 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
The Observatory School
1.82 km away · Community special school
Good

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About Weatherhead High School

Weatherhead High School is a secondary school in Wallasey, Wirral. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.8. The school has around 1,523 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Breck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS | More schools in Wirral

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Dec 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Weatherhead High School

What is Weatherhead High School's Ofsted rating?
Weatherhead High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Weatherhead High School's latest exam results?
Weatherhead High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Weatherhead High School located?
Weatherhead High School is a secondary school in Wallasey, Wirral (CH44 3HS).
How many pupils attend Weatherhead High School?
Weatherhead High School has around 1,523 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Weatherhead High School with other schools?
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