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Admissions

Determined Admission Arrangements 2026-2027 Planned Admission Number (PAN) - 330 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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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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Free School Meals

Around 30% of students at Wade Deacon have been eligible for Free School Meals at some time in the last six years. 24% of our students are currently claiming Free School Meals. Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the...

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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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School Synergy

School Synergy 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....

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School Uniform and Equipment List

Our uniform reflects the school's tradition and innovation of which we are so proud. We believe that by encouraging our students to dress smartly for school, we are building on the standards, discipline and professionalism that they will require in...

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Standards and Expectations

Our core values centre on a ‘Commitment to Excellence’ in everything that we do – a commitment underpinned with 3 core principles: Firstly, Exceptional Values – mutual respect, courtesy, manners, exemplary standards and impeccable uniform – all the...

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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 2024/25 and 2025/26 for Wade Deacon High School. Please note amendments to the start of 2024/25 October half-term holidays. The school's term dates can be found by clicking the links below: T​erm Dates 2024 -...

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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 can't wait to welcome our new Year 7 students to the Wade Deacon family in September. Wade Deacon is a fantastic place to learn. We will provide our new starters with a supportive and positive learning environment where they will have 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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Birchfield Road
Widnes
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