The Cavendish High Academy

  • Special
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Outstanding

Lincoln Close, Runcorn, WA7 4YXOpen in maps

The Cavendish High Academy is a special school in Runcorn for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 69 schools in Halton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2011.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 February 2011, report published 17 March 2011

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

110 pupils on roll, with places for 90

Eligible for free school meals59.1%

59.1%, 32.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.6%

3.6%, 18 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support1.8%

1.8%, 13 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan98.2%

98.2%, 92.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Cavendish High Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Hope Corner School0.2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Rivacre Brook1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Weston Point College2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 1.3
Poppy Field School3 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
The Raise Academy4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy special converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE CAVENDISH HIGH ACADEMY
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Principal Elaine Haver
Phone
01928561706
Website
chs.academy
Address
Lincoln Close, Runcorn, WA7 4YX
Local authority
Halton
URN
140578

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.