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Helsby High School

Cheshire West and Chester, WA6 0HYSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
Progress 8
+0.05
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
214 1st-choice / 218 places
Ranking
#1,400
of 3,141 nationally

About Helsby High School

Helsby High School is a mixed state secondary and sixth form in Cheshire West and Chester, ranking 10th out of 19 similar schools in the local authority based on Progress 8 scores. This places it just above the midpoint locally, with the top-performing peers being Bishop Heber High School, The County High School, Leftwich, and Upton-by-Chester High School. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 286 applications for 218 places, with 214 first-preference offers made — a ratio of 1.31 applicants per place. This level of demand suggests it holds a solid reputation locally, even if it isn't among the very highest-ranked schools in the borough.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChester Road, Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester, WA6 0HY
HeadteacherMartin Hill
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Number of Pupils1,235
Free School Meals (FSM)17.8%
School Capacity1,235 / 1,371 (90% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Jul 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Science LabsSixth Form CentreLibraryICT SuitePlaying FieldsSports HallTheatreGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

SwimmingMartial ArtsCricketBadmintonGymnasticsRugbyTennisBasketballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperBook ClubDebateGardeningYoung EnterpriseFilm ClubScience ClubModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: helsbyhigh.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Helsby High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.