The Heath School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Halton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Heath School.

Runcorn, WA74SY Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
48.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.27
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 61.6%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
15 November 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Clifton Road
Runcorn, WA74SY
Phone
1928576664
Website
heathschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136779
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Clifton Road, Runcorn, WA7 4SY
Website
http://www.heathschool.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST)
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,184
Free School Meals
32.4% (384 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.7
English Attainment 8:
9.6
Maths Attainment 8:
8.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.7
Ebacc English:
97.5%
Ebacc Entry:
13.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
82.3%
Ebacc Languages:
38.0%
Ebacc Maths:
98.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.27
Progress 8 Range:
-0.45 to -0.09

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
33 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
197
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,184 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Know More. Do More. Be More."

Kindness Integrity Tenacity

Head Teacher's Message

Mr M Tudor, Principal, welcomes visitors and expresses pride in The Heath School and its local community. He states the aim to be the best version of itself, highlights the KIT values (Kindness, Integrity, Tenacity), notes the school’s inclusivity and breadth of opportunities, and invites engagement with staff and the Front of House team.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Peer Mentors Anti-bullying Ambassadors Well-being Ambassadors KIT Awards Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Junior Leadership Team

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum with reading at the heart; curriculum is designed to develop knowledge and skills for 21st century life. Key Stage 3 focuses on knowledge development with a three-year KS3 (years 7–9) and a detailed option process for KS4. Extensive Key Stage 4 offering GCSEs and vocational BTECs; English, Maths and Science are compulsory; PSHE/Careers are delivered through PSHE and Learn for Life days.

SEND Provision

The Centre for Student Intervention provides whole-school SEND support; all teachers are trained as teachers of students with SEND; SENDCo is Ms D Gwynn; Local Offer available via Halton Borough Council; SEND Information Report and SEND Policy published on Policies page.

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