The Heath School
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Attainment 8 of 42.5 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 42.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 54%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.27
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.45, -0.09]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 233 | 42.5 | — | 54.1% | 20.6% | 3.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 237 | 43.2 | -0.27 | 55.7% | 27.8% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 230 | 46.1 | -0.12 | 64.0% | 6.0% | 3.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 242 | 47.6 | -0.11 | 61.0% | 5.0% | 3.8 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Halton for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136779 |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Mark Tudor |
| Trust | THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST) |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | WA7 4SY |
| Latest pupils | 233 |
| FSM eligible | 34.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Clifton Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4SY
http://www.heathschool.org.uk/View local authority page1928576664| DfE number | 4103 |
| UKPRN | 10033801 |
| Opened | 1 Jun 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 25 Mar 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |