The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.8
2.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
Band 3Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 250 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 131 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,523
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 39.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- PENINSULA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dominic Mackenzie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Breck Rd, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH44 3HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPark Primary School
Primary · 692m away
The Mosslands School
Secondary · 784m away
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 903m away
The Oldershaw School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Edstart Schools Wirral
Independent · 1.1km away
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Somerville Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Co-op Academy Portland
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Weatherhead High School a selective school?
No. Weatherhead High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Weatherhead High School's Ofsted rating?
Weatherhead High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Weatherhead High School?
Weatherhead High School currently has 1,523 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Weatherhead High School take?
Weatherhead High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Weatherhead High School?
Weatherhead High School is in Wallasey, CH44 3HS, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Weatherhead High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Weatherhead High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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