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Weatherhead High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Weatherhead High School is a academy converter secondary school in Wallasey, Wirral , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1523 pupils, and a capacity of 1669 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,523

Pupils

1,669

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Weatherhead High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Weatherhead High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wirral. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wirral before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Weatherhead High School — School Information

Full address
Breck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS
Local authority
Wirral
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
39.2% of pupils
DfE URN
137815

Other Secondary Schools in Wallasey

If Weatherhead High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wallasey are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Weatherhead High School

Is Weatherhead High School oversubscribed?

Weatherhead High School is operating close to its capacity of 1669 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Weatherhead High School?

Admission to Weatherhead High School is managed by Wirral. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Weatherhead High School cover?

Weatherhead High School is a secondary school in Wallasey, Wirral, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Weatherhead High School?

Weatherhead High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.