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OpenURN 111515

Ashley High School

Community special school · Widnes · WA8 7HG

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Age range

Ages 11–19

Pupils

137

Local authority

Halton

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community special school, Ages 11–19, in Widnes, Halton, 137 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 55%.

Open schools in Widnes
32
Academies among open schools in Widnes
25% (8)
Open schools in WA8
32
Open schools in Halton LA
70

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WidnesNear WA8

Overview

School type
Community special school
Age range
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
111515

Location

Address
Cawfield Avenue
Postcode
WA8 7HG
Town
Widnes
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Halton

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
137
Boys / girls
100 / 37
School capacity
112
Capacity fill
137 / 112 (122%)
Free school meals
55%
FSM pupils
66
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school

Contact

Telephone
01514244892
Website
ashleyschool.com

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