School Information
Principal's Welcome
I am very proud and honoured to be Principal of this exceptional school. To be entrusted with the responsibility of guiding our students through their formative secondary school years is a privilege and one that we enjoy and take incredibly...
About Us
Our History We are proud of our rich history and heritage. Wade Deacon High School traces its origins back to 1507 when the original grammar school was founded by Bishop William Smyth. The main building, with its art deco façade, was opened in 1931...
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...
DfE Compliance
School Contact Details Admission Arrangements Ofsted Reports Exam and Assessment Results Performance Tables Curriculum Behaviour Policy Pupil Premium SEND Information Careers Education Programme Careers Policy Equality Information &...
Exam Results and Performance Tables
Summer 2020 results were issued under a different set of circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic and care must be taken when comparing to previous years. 54.94 School Attainment 8 (A8) score 87% of students gained 9-4 grades in English 87% of...
Gallery
Please select the photographs you wish to view from our latest events. World Literature Awards 2019 GCSE Awards 2019 Foundation Awards 2019 Widnes Hall Christmas Party Christmas Concert Please click here and here to see photos from our...
Governing Body
Wade Deacon Terms of Office and Interests List Governor Attendance Register 2018 - 2019 Governor Attendance Register 2019 - 2020 Governing Body Committees Governing Body Composition Governor Meeting Dates 2019 - 2020 Key Governance Areas of...
Literacy & Numeracy Catch-up
The Department for Education (DfE) explains that the literacy and numeracy catch-up premium provides schools with additional funding to support Year 7 pupils who did not achieve the expected standard in reading or maths at the end of Key Stage 2. In...
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”. Ofsted Report 2011 Alternatively view online here...
Policies
Abusive Visitors Policy Accessibility Policy Admissions Policy Allegations Against Adults Attendance & Leave of Absence Policy Behaviour for Learning Policy Updated Version Coming Soon. Behaviour for Learning Policy Addendum for Covid-19...
Prospectus
Click the image below to download a copy of our 2020 - 2021 Prospectus Click the image below to download a copy of our 2020 - 2021 Supplementary Information Booklet...
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...
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,...
Statutory Reports
Pupil Premium Evaluation Report 2018-2019 Pupil Premium Planned Expenditure 2018-2019 Pupil Premium Planned Expenditure 2019-2020...
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Our Classroom Culture At Wade Deacon High School, we are committed to creating a culture and climate around quality teaching, learning and assessment. This is underpinned by ‘Our Classroom Culture’; an aspirational Coaching Model that encourages...
Values and Ethos
The school’s ethos of A Commitment to Excellence and a focus on Exceptional Values, Exceptional Learning & Teaching and Exceptional Achievement provide the foundations for our belief system. A disciplined, supportive and purposeful learning...
Virtual Welcome
Please explore the information below to find out more about our school. Take a tour with our interactive Virtual Map Click on the map below to open our interactive tour and hear from staff, students and parents. Find out more...
Vision Statement
Our vision is to maintain and enhance our position as an outstanding school where every student receives an exceptional education. We Believe That all children are entitled to an educational environment in which their individual abilities and...
