Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Halton (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 8 schools in Halton, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 176Wade Deacon High SchoolWidnes · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 54.0
- 248Sandymoor Ormiston AcademyRuncorn · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.4
- 338The Heath SchoolRuncorn · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 42.5
- 430Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High SchoolWidnes · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 41.4
- 529Ormiston Chadwick AcademyWidnes · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 41.2
- 624The Grange SchoolRuncorn · Academy All-throughAttainment 8: 36.4
- 716Ormiston Bolingbroke AcademyRuncorn · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 35.9
- 810Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England AcademyRuncorn · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 33.3
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Deacon High School Widnes · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 54.0 | 76.1 Top 25% | 54.0 Attainment 8 | 1,658 |
| 2 | Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Runcorn · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 44.4 | 47.9 Top 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 631 |
| 3 | The Heath School Runcorn · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 42.5 | 37.7 Lower 50% | 42.5 Attainment 8 | 1,174 |
| 4 | Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Widnes · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 41.4 | 30.0 Lower 50% | 41.4 Attainment 8 | 1,337 |
| 5 | Ormiston Chadwick Academy Widnes · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 41.2 | 29.2 Lower 50% | 41.2 Attainment 8 | 884 |
| 6 | The Grange School Runcorn · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Academy | 36.4 | 23.8 Lower 50% | 36.4 Attainment 8 | 1,200 |
| 7 | Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Runcorn · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 35.9 | 15.8 Lower 50% | 35.9 Attainment 8 | 754 |
| 8 | Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Runcorn · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 33.3 | 10.4 Lower 50% | 33.3 Attainment 8 | 332 |
Wade Deacon High School in Widnes leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Halton with Attainment 8 54.0. Of the 8 schools shown, 7 are academy, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider North West secondary schools by attainment 8 league table, every school on the Halton page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best gcse results school in Halton?
Wade Deacon High School in Widnes, North West ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Halton with Attainment 8 54.0 (Pupils on roll: 1,658).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Halton ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.