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Weaverham High School

Academy converter · Northwich · CW8 3HT

Ages 11–16 · 1,154 pupils · Cheshire West and Chester

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

52.9

Overall absence

8.1%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-03-24

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.17
−20+2
Attainment 852.9
English & maths grade 5+62%
English & maths grade 4+76%
EBacc entry41%

EBacc APS: 4.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)21.7%
Unauthorised2.6%
Authorised absence
5.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.0%
Enrolments in measure
1,201

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

232

Places offered

231

1st-preference offers

220

Total preferences (any rank)
460
Preferred offers (top 3)
231
Applications from outside LA
8
Offers to outside-LA applicants
3
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

1,154 pupils · 1,175 places

Pupils on roll
1,154
Boys / girls
598 / 556
School capacity
1,175
Capacity fill
1,154 / 1,175 (98%)
Free school meals
19.5%
FSM pupils
225
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SANDSTONE TRUST
Academy trust
SANDSTONE TRUST
Sponsor
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
Headteacher
Ms Clare Morgan

Location

Address
Lime Avenue, Weaverham
Postcode
CW8 3HT
Town
Northwich
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
District
Cheshire West and Chester
Constituency
Chester South and Eddisbury
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, 1,154 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 19.5%.

Open schools in Northwich
43
Secondary schools in Northwich
5
Academies among open schools in Northwich
44% (19)
Open schools in CW8
24
Secondary in CW8
3
Open schools in Cheshire West and Chester LA
184
Secondary in Cheshire West and Chester LA
20

Nearby secondary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in NorthwichNear CW8

  • Hartford Church of England High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Northwich · CW8 1LH · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.1
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence9.0%

    1.9 miles away

  • St Nicholas Catholic High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Northwich · CW8 1JW · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 11–18

    • Att849.9
    • P80.2
    • EM5+52%
    • Absence8.8%

    2.4 miles away

  • Weaverham Forest Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Northwich · CW8 3EY · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 2–11

    • KS239%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM17.1%
    • Demand0.94

    0.1 miles away

  • Weaverham Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Northwich · CW8 3BD · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM35.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • The Russett School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy special converter

    Northwich · CW8 3BW · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 2–19

    • KS20%
    • Absence10.9%
    • FSM50.4%

    0.6 miles away

  • Little Leigh Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Northwich · CW8 4RN · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM13.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.4 miles away

  • Rosebank School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community special school

    Northwich · CW8 4QP · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS20%
    • Absence8.8%
    • FSM34.6%

    1.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Clare Morgan
Telephone
01606852120
Website
http://www.weaverhamhighschool.com

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