Helsby High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Address | Chester Road, WA6 0HY |
| School Website | www.helsbyhigh.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1928723551 |
| URN | 111440 |
School Census
| Total | 1338 |
| Girls/Boys | 684/654 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.1%/48.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 196 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/02/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/02/2014 | Good |
| 15/10/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/02/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/10/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 18 July 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 22 May 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 04 February 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 January 2012 | Interim assessment | View |
| 14 February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 15 October 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 March 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 November 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 78.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.55 |
| Progress 8 | 0.04 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65% |
| Entering EBacc | 66% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.32 |
| Progress 8 | -0.02 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.72 |
| Progress 8 | 0.02 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 273 |
| As first preference | 190 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 190 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 316 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 223 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 323 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 250 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 238 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 272 |
| As first preference | 209 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 281 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 222 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 332 |
| As first preference | 244 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 248 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 242 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 291 |
| As first preference | 209 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 223 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 209 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 243 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 194 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 249 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 221 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 202 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 264 |
| As first preference | 205 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 213 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 204 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 257 |
| As first preference | 190 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 189 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 50% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 29% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 63% |
| no | 37% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Helsby Hillside Primary School
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bates Lane, , WA6 9LN