Helsby High School
Chester Road, Helsby, Frodsham, WA6 0HYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Helsby High School is a secondary school in Frodsham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 9th of 20 secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 February 2014, report published 3 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 July 2023
Helsby High is a welcoming school. Pupils value the friendships that they forge with their classmates. They feel happy and enjoy their learning. Leaders take effective steps to address behaviour that does not meet their high expectations. Most pupils conduct themselves well. Incidents of bullying are dealt with swiftly by leaders. This helps pupils to feel safe. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to achieve well. Pupils appreciate the support that they receive from their teachers. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, receive a comprehensive careers programme. This helps pupils prepare well for their next steps. Most pupils achieve well. They make a successful transition to further education, apprenticeships or employment. Pupils access a wide range of clubs. For instance, pupils enjoy developing their talents in athletics, netball and football. They relish the opportunities to perform for others through the choir and drama clubs. Pupils value clubs that nurture their talents beyond the classroom. Pupils benefit from a range of visits that help to bring their learning to life. For instance, practising their grasp of the French language during a visit to Paris or learning about rivers in Wales. These visits help to nurture pupils' interests in different subject areas.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not teach the curriculum as it is intended. At times, this means that some pupils do not build on their learning securely. Leaders should support teachers to design learning opportunities that help pupils know and remember more.
- Leaders do not offer sufficient support for pupils who struggle to read. This means that some pupils do not read as well as they should. Leaders should implement the new phonics programme to help pupils catch up quickly with their reading.
- Leaders and governors do not engage with parents as well as they could. This affects how well leaders identify and address parental concerns. Leaders and governors should improve how they engage with parents to support effective and productive partnerships between home and school.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
216 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
74 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,211 pupils on roll, with places for 1,371
Schools near Helsby High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heath School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 42.5 |
| Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 33.3 |
| The Grange School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 36.4 |
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 35.9 |
| Sandymoor Ormiston Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.4 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Martin Hill
- Phone
- 01928723551
- Address
- Chester Road, Helsby, Frodsham, WA6 0HY
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 111440
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.