Woodchurch High School

A good academy converter school in Wirral. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woodchurch High School.

Wirral, CH497NG Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
52.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.09
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 52.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 July 2012
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Carr Bridge Road
Woodchurch
Wirral, CH497NG
Phone
1516775257
Website
woodchurchhigh.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138853
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, CH49 7NG
Website
www.woodchurchhigh.com
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WOODCHURCH HIGH SCHOOL
Capacity
1405 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,419
Free School Meals
37.0% (525 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.1% (72 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
38.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.1
English Attainment 8:
8.6
Maths Attainment 8:
7.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.1
Ebacc English:
91.4%
Ebacc Entry:
13.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
74.3%
Ebacc Languages:
45.4%
Ebacc Maths:
96.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.09
Progress 8 Range:
-0.26 to 0.08

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
39 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
236
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,419 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

""Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.""

Church of England Academy with SIAMS; a strong Christian ethos including ongoing collective worship and a chaplaincy.

Head Teacher's Message

I am delighted that you are considering Woodchurch High School. We are a very successful 11-16 co-educational Church of England Academy with over 1,400 pupils on roll, supported by approximately 120 teaching and 130 support staff, resulting in small class sizes and greater personalisation of learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco committee

Facilities

School Farm

Curriculum Highlights

Duke of Edinburgh Award is made up of 4 areas. Literacy development is essential for improvement. PSHCE: The equal opportunity to develop skills and knowledge. Careers education, information, advice & guidance. The school uses a number of different ways to group pupils.

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