School Information
Principal's Welcome
It is with great pleasure and a deep sense of responsibility that I write to introduce myself to you as the new Executive Principal of Wade Deacon High School. It is an honour to join such a distinctive, supportive and committed school community. I...
About Us
Our History A Legacy of Learning at Wade Deacon High School At Wade Deacon High School, we stand proudly on centuries of heritage, tracing our roots all the way back to 1507. It was then that Bishop William Smyth established the original grammar...
Alumni
Honoring Our Legacy, Inspiring the Future at Wade Deacon High School With roots dating back to 1507, Wade Deacon High School carries a legacy that spans centuries, beginning with our original grammar school, established by Bishop William Smyth. Our...
British Values
Wade Deacon promotes the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs throughout the school. We actively promote the values and challenge...
Exam Results and Performance Tables
Wade Deacon students celebrate GCSE results Wade Deacon High School is celebrating another year of strong results as students in the Class of 2024 received their GCSE grades. With GCSE results this year expected to fall across the country as...
Governing Body
Name Start date of office End date of office Chris Fone Chair of Governors Co-Opted Governor 28/02/2025 28/02/2029 Sarah Dowd Vice-Chair of Governors Co-Opted Governor 11/07/2021 10/07/2025 Andy Brothers Co-Opted Governor 28/02/2025...
Motto, Vision & Core Commitments
The motto of A Commitment to Excellence and vision for Exceptional Values, Exceptional Learning and Teaching and Exceptional Achievement, provide the foundations for our belief system. A disciplined, supportive and purposeful learning environment,...
Ofsted Report
A copy of our latest Ofsted Inspection Report is available to download below. Wade Deacon High School has been judged “an outstanding school”. Most Recent Inspection Ofsted Report 2022 Letter to Parents and Carers Previous Inspections ...
Policies
Accessibility Policy Admissions Policy Anti-Bullying Policy Attendance & Leave of Absence Policy Behaviour for Learning Policy Careers Policy Curriculum Policy Online Safety Policy Equality Information & Objectives & Equality Policy ...
Pupil Premium
The pupil premium is a Government initiative that provides additional funding for students currently entitled to Free School Meals (FSM) and those that have been entitled to FSM at any point in the last 6 years. The Pupil Premium is also available...
School Videos
FInd out much more about the Wade Deacon experience by taking a look at our school videos. Find out more!...
SEND: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
We aim to ensure that students with special educational needs and disabilities are identified, supported and guided throughout their school life. This will enable them to maximise their learning potential during the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 4,...
Virtual Tour
Take a Virtual Tour of Wade Deacon Find out more with our interactive Virtual Map Click on the map below to open our interactive tour and hear from staff, students and parents. Our Curriculum Journey At Wade Deacon we are proud of the...
