Helsby High School
URN: 111440 • Frodsham WA6 0HY
Overview
- Name
- Helsby High School
- URN
- 111440
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martin Hill (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01928723551
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chester Road, Frodsham WA6 0HY
Summary
Helsby High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Frodsham, Cheshire, with a current enrolment of 1,235 pupils and a capacity of 1,371. The school is dedicated to fostering a safe and respectful environment that values diversity, tolerance, and fairness. Its vision focuses on achieving success through high aspirations and a love of learning, while also providing diverse opportunities for students to celebrate their achievements.
The curriculum for Years 7 to 11 is designed to nurture students' interests and passions, ensuring they receive a comprehensive academic, pastoral, and enrichment experience. In the 2025 academic year, over 75% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, with more than 50% achieving a grade 5 or above. The school also boasts a successful sixth form, where over 20% of grades were A*/A or equivalent, and 88% of students secured their first-choice university destinations.
Helsby High School actively engages with the local community, serving Frodsham and Helsby. The school encourages parental involvement and provides various resources for families to support their children’s education. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at www.helsbyhigh.org.uk.
The curriculum for Years 7 to 11 is designed to nurture students' interests and passions, ensuring they receive a comprehensive academic, pastoral, and enrichment experience. In the 2025 academic year, over 75% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, with more than 50% achieving a grade 5 or above. The school also boasts a successful sixth form, where over 20% of grades were A*/A or equivalent, and 88% of students secured their first-choice university destinations.
Helsby High School actively engages with the local community, serving Frodsham and Helsby. The school encourages parental involvement and provides various resources for families to support their children’s education. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at www.helsbyhigh.org.uk.
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Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1371
- Pupils
- 1235
- Boys
- 605
- Girls
- 630
- FSM %
- 17.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1235 | 605 | 630 | 1371 | 17.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1292 | 644 | 648 | 1371 | 16.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1354 | 658 | 696 | 1371 | 15.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1354 | 658 | 696 | 1371 | 15.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1372 | 680 | 692 | 1371 | 13.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1376 | 697 | 679 | 1406 | 10.50 |
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