Best Secondary Schools in Halton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 7 schools across Halton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Halton has 7 secondary schools, of which 1 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 4 rated Good — 71% of secondary schools in Halton are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Wade Deacon High School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Halton follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

7
Total schools
1
Outstanding
14%
Outstanding rate
60.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
34
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Wade Deacon High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 77 View school
🥈 Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
🥉 Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
4. Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
5. The Heath School
Secondary
 Good 41 View school
6. Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 37 View school
7. Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 29 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Halton?
There are 7 secondary schools in Halton, of which 1 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Halton?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Halton is Wade Deacon High School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Halton?
Primary and secondary school applications in Halton are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Halton council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Halton?
14% of secondary schools in Halton are rated Outstanding and 57% are rated Good. 77.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.