The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
- 59% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 128
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 59.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Miss D Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Cawfield Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChesnut Lodge Special School
Special school · Very close
Ditton Primary School
Primary · Very close
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
The Bankfield School
Secondary · 478m away
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Secondary · 478m away
Middleton Lodge
Independent · 924m away
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Secondary · 925m away
St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ashley High School's Ofsted rating?
Ashley High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashley High School?
Ashley High School currently has 128 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashley High School take?
Ashley High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Ashley High School?
Ashley High School is in Widnes, WA8 7HG, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashley High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ashley High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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