Weaverham High School, Northwich
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Weaverham High School excels at making every pupil feel valued and supported. The school has created a warm, inclusive community where pupils achieve well and develop strong character through extensive clubs, trips, and enrichment activities. Leaders go the extra mile to remove barriers for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs, ensuring all young people are ambitious for their future.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive practices with excellent support for vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs
- Extensive personal development programme including careers education, clubs, and character-building activities
- High-quality pastoral care and wellbeing support, including the 'Wren Room' provision
- Pupils behave very well with low disruption and strong attendance
- Ambitious curriculum with good examination results at key stage 4
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment during lessons to check pupils' understanding and adapt teaching
- Achievement of pupils with lower prior attainment has been variable
- Teachers need to improve how they use activities to gauge pupils' understanding of new content during lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, foreign expeditions, Year 7 residential trip, workshops on artificial intelligence and robotics, extensive clubs covering sporting, cultural and artistic opportunities
Weaverham High School is an ambitious and inclusive school that prioritises the wellbeing and achievement of all pupils. Leaders have created a safe, respectful culture where pupils feel known and supported.
At a Glance
19.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
44
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
1,154 pupils
1,175 capacity
21 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Northwich
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Northwich
Admissions Demand - Cheshire West and Chester
Places available
4,161
Applications
3,615
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Secondary admissions across Cheshire West and Chester (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.03293%
Overall absence
20.56619%
Persistent absence
1,201
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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