The short version
Free schools special. 61% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 69% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 39
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 69.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Trust
- YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Eager
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Naylor Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0BS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Brookfields School
Special school · 579m away
Fairfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Moorfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Raise Academy a selective school?
No. The Raise Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Raise Academy?
The Raise Academy currently has 39 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Raise Academy take?
The Raise Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Raise Academy?
The Raise Academy is in Widnes, WA8 0BS, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Raise Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Raise Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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