Compare Ashley High School and The Bridge School and The Cavendish High Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Ashley High School (Not applicable) in Widnes; The Bridge School (Not applicable) in Runcorn; The Cavendish High Academy (Not applicable) in Runcorn — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ashley High School, The Bridge School and The Cavendish High Academy. They are not applicable phase and community special school, pupil referral unit and academy special converter type located around Widnes, Cheshire and Runcorn, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ashley High School), published Apr 2015. The lowest is 2 (The Bridge School), published Feb 2017. The most recent inspection on record is for The Bridge School (Feb 2017). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 65–70%, range 55–60%–70–75%; all under Halton local authority.

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Attribute	Ashley High School WA8 7HG	The Bridge School WA7 1PW	The Cavendish High Academy WA7 4YX
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Widnes Cheshire WA8 7HG	Runcorn Cheshire WA7 1PW	Runcorn Cheshire WA7 4YX
Latest Ofsted	1 27 Apr 2015	2 10 Feb 2017	1 17 Mar 2011
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	112	60	90
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Halton (876)	Halton (876)	Halton (876)
Website	ashleyschool.com	www.thebridge.halton.sch.uk	www.chs.academy
Telephone	01514244892	01928581301	01928561706
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ashley High School

WA8 7HG

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7HG
Ofsted: 1 27 Apr 2015
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Halton (876)
Website: ashleyschool.com
Telephone: 01514244892

The Bridge School

WA7 1PW

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 1PW
Ofsted: 2 10 Feb 2017
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Halton (876)
Website: www.thebridge.halton.sch.uk
Telephone: 01928581301

The Cavendish High Academy

WA7 4YX

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 4YX
Ofsted: 1 17 Mar 2011
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Halton (876)
Website: www.chs.academy
Telephone: 01928561706

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.