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Weaverham High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMs Clare Morgan
corporate_fareSANDSTONE TRUST
location_onNorthwich, CW8 3HT
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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2011

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Attainment 8

50.6

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Cheshire West and Chester

#861 of 3,216 nationally

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Weaverham High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Northwich, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Weaverham High School is an academy converter in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of SANDSTONE TRUST. The school has approximately 1,160 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.6, placing the school #7 in Cheshire West and Chester and #861 of 3,216 nationally. 56.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 24.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2011. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.1 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

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

56.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.0%
Entering EBacc36.80%
EBacc APS4.44
2024
Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

52.9

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc41.40%
EBacc APS4.69
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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

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%
Apprenticeships4%
Employment5%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%
2024
Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%
Apprenticeships3%
Employment4%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

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No digital report timeline available.

Inspection History

2 Evaluations
S5 Inspection EIF
Good
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Good
None EIF
Good
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Good

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