Parents & Carers

 

Admissions

Determined Admission Arrangements 2027-2028 Planned Admission Number (PAN) - 350 If the school is oversubscribed the following criteria will be applied: 1. Children in Public Care - Looked after children (often known as in care), or children who...

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Arbor

Arbor enables parents and carers to have an immediate overview of many aspects of school life, including live behaviour information, daily attendance and your child’s timetable. It also makes it much easier to share information with you. Through the...

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Attendance

At Wade Deacon High School we expect high levels of attendance and punctuality from all of our pupils. We believe that regular attendance promotes positive social development, develops self discipline and improves pupil progress. There is a clear...

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Expectations for Learning

C​lick here for our Expectation for Learning Policy A Commitment to Excellence At Wade Deacon High School, we have the highest expectations of every pupil. Our Expectations for Learning are designed to create a calm, safe, respectful and...

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Free School Meals

From September 2026, all children from households receiving Universal Credit may be eligible for Free School Meals , regardless of household income. This change could provide significant financial support to families, with savings of up to £570 per...

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Parental Engagement

Working together to help every child succeed At Wade Deacon High School, we believe that strong partnerships between school, pupils and families make a real difference. Parents and carers are their child’s first educators and play a vital role in...

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Parents' Evenings

T​hursday 8th October 2026 Y​ear 7 Meet the Tutor T​hursday 12th November 2026 Y​ear 11 Parents' Evening T​hursday 11th February 2027 Y​ear 9 Parents' Evening T​hursday 4th March 2027 Y​ear 10 Parents' Evening T​hursday 22nd April...

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P​re-Loved Uniform and Book Sales

At Wade Deacon High School, we are committed to supporting our families while promoting sustainability. Throughout the academic year, we hold Pre-Loved Uniform & Book Sales, providing affordable access to quality school uniform, PE kit, revision...

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Restaurant & Menu

We have 3 morning breaks for our different year groups which last for 15 minutes: Break 1 : 10.00am – 10.15am for Years 9 & 11 Break 2: 10.30am – 10.45am for Year 8 Break 3: 11.00am – 11.15am for Years 7 & 10 At lunchtime we also stagger our...

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R​evision Tips for Parents and Carers

We know that our parents and carers want to support their children as much as possible. This page provides a range of different revision skills that students can utilise at home to prepare for their GCSE exams, P2S assessments or to consolidate...

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Safeguarding and Pastoral Care

Safeguarding Principles Wade Deacon High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and well-being of every student. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a number of policies and...

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Target Setting & Progress Reports

Target Setting & Progress Reports Guide to Assessment and Reports in Key Stage 3 Learning Journey, Targets and Progression The link below (Wade Deacon Learning Journey Visual) maps out the journey or route your child has been placed on...

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Term Dates and School Calendar

Please find attached term dates for 2025/26 - 2026/27 and 2027/28 for Wade Deacon High School. The school's term dates can be found by clicking the links below: T​erm Dates 2025 - 2026 T​erm Dates 2026 - 2027 T​erm Dates 2027 - 2028 Please...

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The School Day

Time Event Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 8.35am Warning Bell Students to Lines Tutor Rooms/ Assembly 8.40am Registration Tutor Period or Assembly 9.00am Lesson Period 1 Period 1 Period 1 Period 1 Period 1 ...

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Year 7 Transition

We were delighted to welcome our new Year 7 students to the Wade Deacon family this September. Wade Deacon is a fantastic place to learn, and we provided our new starters with a supportive and positive learning environment where they had the...

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Wade Deacon Connect

At Wade Deacon High School, we recognize the vital role that parents and carers play in their child's education journey. We believe that a strong partnership between parents and carers and the school is paramount for the success and well-being of...

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W​ade Deacon Pantry

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Arbor
Information for Parents & Carers
Parents' Evenings
Curriculum
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Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Road
Widnes
WA8 7TD
Tel: 0151 423 2721
Email: school@wadedeacon.co.uk