Best Secondary Schools in Widnes
3 secondary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 3 secondary schools in Widnes, accounting for 5.5% of the total in the area, with a total of 3,841 pupils.
- All 3 secondary schools in Widnes have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, with 1 Outstanding and 2 Good ratings, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- The secondary schools in Widnes have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 38.1%, and a lower proportion of pupils with English as an additional language at 5.0%, compared to national averages.
- The secondary schools in Widnes have a pupil-teacher ratio of 16.39, spend £8,096 per pupil, and have a Progress 8 score of -0.19, with 39.5% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 secondary schools in Widnes, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Widnes | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.19 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 27% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,096 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.