Wade Deacon High School
Wade Deacon High School is a secondary located in Halton, WA8 7TD. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Outstanding. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 1,614 pupils on roll.
Wade Deacon High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Halton
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1625
Number of Pupils: 1614
Number of Boys: 811
Number of Girls: 803
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 26.5
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-04
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Outstanding
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes: Outstanding
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-01-30
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Hesketh
Phone: 01514232721
Website: www.wadedeacon.co.uk
Location: Birchfield Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wade Deacon High School
What is the Ofsted rating of Wade Deacon High School?
Wade Deacon High School has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Wade Deacon High School admit?
Wade Deacon High School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Wade Deacon High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Wade Deacon High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Wade Deacon High School?
Wade Deacon High School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Wade Deacon High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Wade Deacon High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Wade Deacon High School?
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