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...
Exam Results and Performance Tables
Wade Deacon students celebrate record-breaking results Year 11 students at Wade Deacon High School have plenty to celebrate following as they received their GCSE results. For the first time since 2019, students sat formal GCSE examinations in...
Governing Body
Name Start date of office End date of office Chris Fone Chair of Governors Co-Opted Governor 28/02/2021 27/02/2025 Sarah Dowd Vice-Chair of Governors Co-Opted Governor 11/07/2021 10/07/2025 Andy Brothers Co-Opted Governor 28/02/2021...
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 Allegations Against Adults Anti-Bullying Policy Attendance & Leave of Absence Policy Behaviour for Learning Policy Careers Policy Curriculum Policy Online Safety Policy Examinations Policy Equality...
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...
