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The Heath School

State school · Runcorn, WA7 4SY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,184 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,184 ·
Local authority
Halton Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Mark Tudor

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Victoria Road Primary School 11 %
Pewithall School 11 %
Weston Primary School 10 %
St Clement's Catholic Primary School 8 %
Westfield Primary School 8 %
Other 8 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Beechwood Primary School 8 %
Weston Point Community Primary School 6 %
Hillview Primary School 5 %
Halton Lodge Primary School 4 %
Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School 3 %
Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery 3 %
The Grange School 3 %
St Mary's Church of England Primary School 2 %
The Brow Community Primary School 2 %
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School 2 %
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School 2 %
St Edward's Catholic Primary School 2 %
Castle View Primary School 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
62%
LA avg.
55%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
71
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,184
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Clifton Road
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 4SY
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Telephone: 01928 576664

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.heathschool.org.uk

Local authority: Halton Borough Council

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School data & information The Heath School Clifton Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4SY
1,184 Pupil numbers
32 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
71 Number of teachers
26 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
62%
LA avg.
55%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.20
LA avg.
39.90
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.27 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 3
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 234 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 151 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 232 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 232 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 96 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Heath School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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