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Wade Deacon High School

Wade Deacon High School, Widnes
Secondary

Wade Deacon High School

Birchfield Road, Widnes, WA8 7TD

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Widnes.

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Pupils
1,618
Ages
11-16
FSM
26.6%
Attainment 8
53.8
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
33.0%
Basics 9-5
62.1%

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
47.9%
EBacc APS
4.76
EBacc 9-5
27.8%
EBacc 9-4
39.7%
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About Wade Deacon High School

Wade Deacon High School is a secondary school in Widnes, Halton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.8. The school has around 1,618 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Birchfield Road, Widnes, WA8 7TD | More schools in Halton

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2022 — Outstanding
  2. Mar 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: Wade Deacon High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Wade Deacon High School

What is Wade Deacon High School's Ofsted rating?
Wade Deacon High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Wade Deacon High School's latest exam results?
Wade Deacon High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Wade Deacon High School located?
Wade Deacon High School is a secondary school in Widnes, Halton (WA8 7TD).
How many pupils attend Wade Deacon High School?
Wade Deacon High School has around 1,618 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wade Deacon High School with other schools?
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