Helsby High School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Community school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
AddressChester Road, WA6 0HY
URN111440

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications273
As first preference190
As second preference43
As third preference40
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers190
second preference offers9
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications316
As first preference222
As second preference45
As third preference47
Total Offers Made223
first preference offers218
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications323
As first preference245
As second preference34
As third preference43
Total Offers Made250
first preference offers238
second preference offers10
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications272
As first preference209
As second preference40
As third preference23
Total Offers Made218
first preference offers206
second preference offers10
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications281
As first preference207
As second preference39
As third preference35
Total Offers Made222
first preference offers207
second preference offers9
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications332
As first preference244
As second preference49
As third preference39
Total Offers Made248
first preference offers242
second preference offers4
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications291
As first preference209
As second preference45
As third preference37
Total Offers Made223
first preference offers209
second preference offers7
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications243
As first preference183
As second preference36
As third preference24
Total Offers Made194
first preference offers182
second preference offers8
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications249
As first preference202
As second preference29
As third preference17
Total Offers Made221
first preference offers202
second preference offers8
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications264
As first preference205
As second preference39
As third preference20
Total Offers Made213
first preference offers204
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications257
As first preference190
As second preference39
As third preference28
Total Offers Made197
first preference offers189
second preference offers8
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree22%
agree47%
disagree13%
strongly disagree16%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree22%
agree44%
disagree19%
strongly disagree14%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree11%
agree38%
disagree24%
strongly disagree22%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree7%
agree13%
disagree10%
strongly disagree13%
don't know7%
not applicable50%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree17%
agree40%
disagree27%
strongly disagree11%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree20%
agree29%
disagree17%
strongly disagree17%
don't know1%
not applicable16%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes27%
no73%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree18%
agree23%
disagree22%
strongly disagree29%
dont know7%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree26%
agree41%
disagree14%
strongly disagree11%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree23%
agree45%
disagree18%
strongly disagree11%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree27%
agree48%
disagree13%
strongly disagree10%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree34%
agree52%
disagree9%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree54%
disagree7%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree20%
agree37%
disagree20%
strongly disagree14%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes63%
no37%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin86.7%
any other white background ethnic origin1.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
chinese ethnic origin0.7%
irish ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin92.2%
any other white background ethnic origin1.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
chinese ethnic origin0.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Helsby Hillside Primary School

(0.29 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Bates Lane, , WA6 9LN