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...
Catch-Up Strategy
In response to the disruption caused by COVID-19, schools received additional funding to support 'catch-up' activities designed to address the impact of lost time in school. The school's Catch-up and Recovery Strategy provides detail about how this,...
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 School Of Rock - January 2020...
Governing Body
Governing Body Committee Structure Link Governor Areas of Responsibility Key Governance Areas of Responsibility Governing Body Composition If you would like to discuss becoming a Governor of our school, please click the link below to...
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”. Ofsted Report 2011 Alternatively view online here...
Policies
Accessibility Policy Admissions Policy Allegations Against Adults Anti-Bullying Policy Attendance & Leave of Absence Policy Attendance & Leave of Absence Policy - Covid-19 Addendum Behaviour for Learning Policy Behaviour for Learning 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...
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,...
Staff List
Full Name Teaching/Support Staff Department Role Mrs D Allen Support Cleaning Cleaner Mrs K Alderson Teaching MFL Teacher Mr D Annable Teaching MFL 2 i/c Miss L Archer Teaching English Lead Practitioner Mrs L Ashton ...
Statutory Reports
Pupil Premium Evaluation Report 2018-2019 Pupil Premium Evaluation Report 2019-2020 Pupil Premium Planned Expenditure 2018-2019 Pupil Premium Planned Expenditure 2019-2020 Pupil Premium Planned Expenditure 2020-2021...
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...
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...
