The Cavendish High Academy
URN: 140578 • Runcorn WA7 4YX
Overview
- Name
- The Cavendish High Academy
- URN
- 140578
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE CAVENDISH HIGH ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elaine Haver (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01928561706
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lincoln Close, Runcorn WA7 4YX
Summary
Cavendish High Academy, located in Runcorn, Halton, is a mixed academy special converter catering to students aged 11-19 with special educational needs. The school primarily serves individuals with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) with SLD. All students have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP), ensuring tailored support for their unique educational requirements.
The academy prides itself on its commitment to high expectations and the achievement of all students. It offers a flexible and bespoke curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs, providing various pathways for academic and personal development. The staff are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every student can thrive and succeed.
Cavendish High Academy also emphasizes community engagement and parental involvement, offering resources and support for families. The school actively collaborates with local services, ensuring that students receive comprehensive care and guidance throughout their educational journey. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.chs.academy.
The academy prides itself on its commitment to high expectations and the achievement of all students. It offers a flexible and bespoke curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs, providing various pathways for academic and personal development. The staff are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every student can thrive and succeed.
Cavendish High Academy also emphasizes community engagement and parental involvement, offering resources and support for families. The school actively collaborates with local services, ensuring that students receive comprehensive care and guidance throughout their educational journey. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.chs.academy.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Bridge School (52.3)
- Halton House School (48.3)
- Weston Point College (47.2)
- Cavendish High School (45.2)
- Fair Holme (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Halton
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CAVENDISH HIGH ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 90
- Pupils
- 107
- Boys
- 69
- Girls
- 38
- FSM %
- 67.50
- Open date
- 2014-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 107 | 69 | 38 | 90 | 67.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 108 | 70 | 38 | 90 | 63.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 104 | 68 | 36 | 90 | 58.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 104 | 68 | 36 | 92 | 58.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 94 | 59 | 35 | 92 | 54.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 89 | 58 | 31 | 90 | 50.00 |
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