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Weatherhead High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Dominic Mackenzie

corporate_farePENINSULA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onWallasey, CH44 3HS

language Visit Website phone 1516314400

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,568

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Attainment 8

41.9

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Wirral

#2,281 of 3,216 nationally

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Weatherhead High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Wallasey, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Weatherhead High School is an academy converter in Wallasey, Wirral, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of PENINSULA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,523 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.9, placing the school #9 in Wirral and #2,281 of 3,216 nationally. 28.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 40.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.06 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.9

Grade 5+ E&M

28.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.1%

Entering EBacc53.40%

EBacc APS3.71

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59.70%

EBacc APS3.68

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS3.84

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS4.41

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.03

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS4.16

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.5%

Achieving A*–A17.2%

Achieving A*–B40.9%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.9%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

117

Retention rate94.90%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

109

Retention rate97.20%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

126

Retention rate96.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

29 November 2022

Inspection Report

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04 December 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-11-29

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2012-12-04

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-01-28

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.7%(10 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,523 pupils. During this period, there were 12 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,523	12	0.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,525	9	0.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,515	17	1.1%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,523	22	1.4%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,535	20	1.3%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,562	21	1.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,568	39	2.5%	6.4%	4
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,589	35	2.2%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,612	37	2.3%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,627	40	2.5%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,635	33	2.0%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,633	12	0.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,639	4	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,648	16	1.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,586	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,586	4	0.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,593	11	0.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,556	7	0.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,570	14	0.9%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,577	25	1.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,552	15	1.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,564	8	0.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,583	25	1.6%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,537	27	1.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,557	14	0.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,562	21	1.3%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 50 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 26 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

73.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

73.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree30%

disagree22%

strongly disagree19%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree35%

agree32%

disagree22%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree32%

agree8%

disagree22%

strongly disagree24%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree41%

agree27%

disagree16%

strongly disagree3%

don't know14%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree30%

disagree8%

strongly disagree11%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree38%

agree46%

disagree14%

strongly disagree3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree38%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree43%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree19%

disagree22%

strongly disagree14%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes68%

no32%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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