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OpenURN 150794

The Raise Academy

Free schools special · Widnes · WA8 0BS

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Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

60

Local authority

Halton

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have 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 free schools special, Ages 11–16, in Widnes, Halton, 60 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 75%.

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
Free schools special
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
150794

Location

Address
Naylor Road
Postcode
WA8 0BS
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
60
Boys / girls
43 / 17
School capacity
64
Capacity fill
60 / 64 (94%)
Free school meals
75%
FSM pupils
45
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01516400894
Website
https://theraiseacademy.org/

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