The Cavendish High Academy

A outstanding academy special converter school in Halton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Cavendish High Academy.

Runcorn, WA74YX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
23 February 2011
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lincoln Close
Runcorn, WA74YX
Phone
1928561706
Website
chs.academy

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140578
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Lincoln Close, Runcorn, WA7 4YX
Website
www.chs.academy
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CAVENDISH HIGH ACADEMY
Capacity
90 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
108
Free School Meals
64.6% (70 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
98.1% (106 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
36.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
108 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Dignity and worth of each individual pupil Equality of opportunity for all pupils Inclusive education that maintains individual identity The right of families to choose when, where, how and even if they want to be included A caring and sensitive environment that supports learning and development

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Head Teacher. Cavendish High Academy is described as an outstanding school for 11–19 with SLD, PMLD and ASC. The school aims to provide high-quality inclusive education through bespoke, flexible curricula and a close collaboration with families, with the goal of preparing students for adulthood.

Curriculum Highlights

Bespoke, relevant, flexible and exciting curricula

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

All admissions to the school are through the Local Authority (Halton Borough Council). All students must have an EHCP to attend Cavendish.

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