Where is The Raise Academy located?

The Raise Academy is a secondary school in Widnes, Halton (WA8 0BS).

How many pupils attend The Raise Academy?

The Raise Academy has around 39 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Raise Academy with other schools?

View The Raise Academy's full profile on FavSchools for available results and school details, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Halton.

Special schoolData as of May 2026

The Raise Academy

Naylor Road, Widnes, WA8 0BS

Free schools special · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2023/24

Attainment 8

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Progress 8

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9-7 Grades

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Basics 9-5

N/A

Exam attainment

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

School · 2023/24

Not available

National · same year

46.4

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	Not available	46.4

Learning progress

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

School · 2023/24

Not available

National · same year

0.00

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	Not available	0.00

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.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Poppy Field School

1.5 km away · Other independent special school

Wade Deacon High School

1.63 km away · Academy converter

Outstanding

Riverside College Halton

1.67 km away · Further education

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School

1.95 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

Chesnut Lodge Special School

2.63 km away · Community special school