The Heath School
Clifton Road, Runcorn, WA7 4SYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Heath School is a secondary school in Runcorn for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 69 schools in Halton. It ranks 2nd of 5 secondary schools in Runcorn. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 February 2025, report published 25 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
The school is ambitious for all pupils' success. Pupils follow a curriculum that reflects the school's vision that pupils should 'know more, do more, and be more'. Pupils enjoy learning. They embrace new knowledge and they are keen to show what they have remembered. Most pupils achieve well. Pupils feel happy and safe in school. They are polite and respectful towards each other. Teachers strive to help pupils to grow as individuals. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thrive in a culture where everyone can be themselves. Pupils show a genuine care for their classmates. They spoke about the importance of respecting the differences between people. Pupils benefit from the positive contribution that student leaders make to the school. This includes delivering assemblies and leading well-being forums. Pupils on the junior leadership team are excellent role models for younger pupils. They are thoughtful and professional when representing pupils' views to staff. Pupils said that the school readily considers their suggestions and ideas. This contributes further to the strong relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils enjoy many opportunities to learn beyond the academic curriculum. For example, pupils take part in a wide range of activities such as history club, darts and hockey. The school encourages pupils to work towards The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. These opportunities help to develop pupils' character and resilience.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not use the school's assessment systems consistently well. These teachers are sometimes unclear about what knowledge pupils have retained. This hinders some pupils from learning as deeply as they should over time. The school should ensure that teachers are fully equipped to check that pupils' knowledge is secure before moving on to new learning.
- At times, teachers do not design appropriate activities that help weaker readers to develop confidence in their reading in lessons. This hinders these pupils' ability to access the wider curriculum. The school should ensure that teachers across the curriculum are supported to address gaps in pupils' reading knowledge.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
233 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,174 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200
Schools near The Heath School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 33.3 |
| The Grange School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 36.4 |
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 35.9 |
| Sandymoor Ormiston Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.4 |
| Helsby High School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST)
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Tudor
- Phone
- 01928576664
- Address
- Clifton Road, Runcorn, WA7 4SY
- Local authority
- Halton
- URN
- 136779
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.