Weatherhead High School
Wallasey, CH44 3HS · Wirral · secondary school
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9th of 20 secondary schools in Wirral we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.4/10 against 482 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 38.3 · 33 | 30% | 0.99 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.27 · 30 | 25% | 0.74 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.2 · 40 | 10% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Weatherhead High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.27 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,500 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,669. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in Attainment 8? What specific interventions are in place for students with a negative Progress 8 score? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about Weatherhead High School
Overview
Weatherhead High School is described as a “happy and friendly learning community” where pupils and staff are proud to belong. The report states that leaders have “high expectations” of behaviour, which pupils “easily live up to,” creating a “calm and orderly” atmosphere. Overall, the school provides a good quality of education with strong personal development opportunities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “suitably ambitious” and includes the English Baccalaureate suite, with teachers using “secure subject knowledge” to explain concepts clearly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “fully included in wider school life” and learn well due to skilful adaptations by staff.
- There is a “strong emphasis on reading,” with well-trained staff helping struggling pupils to “catch up quickly.”
- Pupils enjoy a “wealth of extra-curricular activities” and take on leadership roles, contributing to their personal development.
- Leaders provide “impartial careers information,” enabling many students to move on to “aspirational destinations.”
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, teachers sometimes move on to new learning before pupils’ knowledge is secure, hindering progress; leaders should ensure misconceptions are addressed effectively.
- A minority of pupils, including some disadvantaged students, do not attend school regularly enough; leaders should support these pupils to improve attendance rates.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff are vigilant and leaders act swiftly on concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.6 |
| 2024/25 | 41.9 |
| 2025/26 | 44.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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