Weaverham High School

A good academy converter school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Weaverham High School.

Northwich, CW83HT Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
58.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.17
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 76.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 February 2011
Previous grade
Good
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
Lime Avenue
Weaverham
Northwich, CW83HT
Phone
1606852120
Website
weaverhamhighschool.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149614
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Lime Avenue, Weaverham, Northwich, CW8 3HT
Website
http://www.weaverhamhighschool.com
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SANDSTONE TRUST
Capacity
1175 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,165
Free School Meals
18.7% (218 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
52.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.7
English Attainment 8:
10.9
Maths Attainment 8:
10.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.7
Ebacc English:
97.9%
Ebacc Entry:
34.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
78.5%
Ebacc Languages:
50.2%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.17
Progress 8 Range:
-0.02 to 0.35

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
76.4 (+24.4 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
34.2 (+14.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.9 (+13.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.17 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
194
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,165 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Safe Ready Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher’s Welcome: Weaverham High School is a vibrant, thriving and successful school where every member of our community feels valued, safe and supported to ensure they surpass their potential; there is a very positive ethos with pupils having good attitudes towards learning.

Curriculum Highlights

A recently redevised LIFE PSHCE curriculum including Relationships, Sex and Health Education and reflecting PSHE association themes of Relationships, Health & Wellbeing and Living In The Wider World Excellent Careers, Education, Information & Guidance (CEIAG) with a focus on enabling informed post-16 choices and using Unifrog careers platform An extensive enrichment programme featuring activities in sport, the arts, and wellbeing, plus a wide range of educational visits and trips A broad enrichment and leadership offer including Duke of Edinburgh Award, ski trips, CAMPS International Expeditions to Kenya and Borneo, charitable visits, exchanges, and a Condover Hall residential Pixl LORIC employability skills framework (Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative, Communication) to develop employability and leadership

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