The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.5
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 230 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,185
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 34.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Trust
- THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST)
- Head
- Mr Mark Tudor (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Clifton Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4SY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPewithall School
Primary · Very close
Hope Corner School
Independent · 356m away
Weston Primary School
Primary · 756m away
Cavendish High School
Special school · 757m away
The Cavendish High Academy
Academy · 757m away
Halton Lodge Primary School
Primary · 873m away
Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 873m away
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 967m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Heath School a selective school?
No. The Heath School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Heath School's Ofsted rating?
The Heath School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Heath School?
The Heath School currently has 1,185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Heath School take?
The Heath School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Heath School?
The Heath School is in Runcorn, WA7 4SY, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Heath School have a sixth form?
No, The Heath School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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