Heath School

What Heath School does

The Heath School is a state-funded secondary school located on Clifton Road in Runcorn, Cheshire, England, serving students aged 11–16 (Years 7–11) within the governance of The Heath Family Trust (NW), a multi-academy trust. The school operates with a Published Admission Number (PAN) of 240 students per year group, implying a maximum enrollment capacity of approximately 1,200 students across five year groups. Education is delivered free at point of use to students, with revenue derived principally from UK government per-pupil funding through the state education system. The current Principal is Mr M Tudor, who is himself a former student of the school and a Runcorn native, reinforcing the institution's community-rooted positioning.

The school's core offering is comprehensive secondary education across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, comprising 21 GCSE and vocational subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Spanish, humanities, arts, Design Technology & Engineering, Media Studies, Photography, and Textiles, alongside PSHE, career education and guidance (CEIAG), and structured transition support from Year 6 to Year 7. Specialist capability is anchored by the Centre for Student Intervention (CSI), which holds the Inclusion Quality Mark and provides SEND, emotional, and behavioral support backed by two dedicated student counsellors. Operational technology consists entirely of third-party EdTech integrations — ClassCharts for behavior and achievement tracking, Accelerated Reader for literacy assessment, ePlatform Library for digital reading, Microsoft Office 365 for staff communications, and Juniper Education as website provider — with no proprietary technology development. The school additionally operates The Heath Consortium, a school-led Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme offering PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status and 60 Masters Level Credits.

The school's go-to-market is admissions-led through Halton Borough Council's coordinated scheme, with applications submitted by 31 October for the following September intake and results announced 01 March. Distribution relies on the local authority's online system at halton.gov.uk/schooladmissions, supplemented by annual Open Evenings, the school's official website, and organic social media presence on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Strategic positioning emphasizes community identity, high standards through a Student Standards Protocol, and inclusive SEND provision as differentiators within the local secondary education market.

Name

Heath School

Legal name

The Heath School

Website

https://heathschool.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Heath School is a state-funded secondary school in Runcorn, England, serving up to 1,200 students aged 11-16 within The Heath Family Trust (NW) multi-academy trust. It delivers Key Stage 3/4 education, SEND support, and ITT, funded by UK per-pupil grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAK

Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYEDAKAMAE

Behavioral Health & MTSS/RTI Tiered SEL Supports

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

SECONDARYEDAJALAG

Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

SECONDARYEDAJALAD

Literacy & Numeracy Intervention (Reading/Math Support)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• GCSE curriculum delivery
• SEND student support
• Initial teacher training
• Pastoral care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Runcorn

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: The school operates as a state-funded secondary school receiving government funding per pupil through the UK education system. Education is free at point of delivery for students aged 11-16.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Heath School provides state-funded secondary education for students aged 11-16 across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with a Published Admission Number of 240 places per Year 7 cohort. The core service includes delivery of a broad curriculum of 21 GCSE and vocational subjects, supplemented by pastoral care, careers education (CEIAG), SEND support via the Centre for Student Intervention (CSI), and structured Year 6-to-7 transition. Additional offerings include The Heath Consortium Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme leading to PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status.

Product overview

The Heath School is a secondary school offering a single unified educational service for students aged 11-16. The core product is secondary education delivery through Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 curricula. The school provides supplementary support through its Centre for Student Intervention (CSI) for SEND and pastoral needs, along with The Heath Consortium Initial Teacher Training programme. The curriculum encompasses 21 subjects across academic and vocational pathways, complemented by PSHE education, revision resources, and enrichment activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Education Services (Years 7-11)
• GCSE and Vocational Curriculum Subjects
• Centre for Student Intervention (CSI)
• Pastoral Support Services
• Careers Education and Guidance (CEIAG)
• The Heath Consortium Initial Teacher Training (PGCE with QTS)

Quantifiable outcome

• Inclusion Quality Mark achieved - demonstrating excellent outcomes for all groups of students

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Heath Family Trust (NW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Heath School is part of The Heath Family Trust (NW), a multi-academy trust. The school operates under the trust's governance structure and benefits from collaborative practices across the trust network.
• Halton Borough CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHalton Borough Council administers the school admissions process, including the coordinated scheme for secondary school applications, waiting lists, and appeals.
• Touchline (Warrington)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTouchline in Warrington is the approved supplier for school uniform and PE kit, offering official school-branded items.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Weston Point College: Runcorn-based secondary alternative provision. While its core mission is alternative provision rather than mainstream secondary, it draws from the same Halton catchment and competes for pupils with SEMH/SEND needs that The Heath's Centre for Student Intervention also targets.
• Sandbach High School: Secondary school in Cheshire of broadly comparable size and curriculum breadth. While outside the immediate Halton catchment, it represents the type of established North West secondary school families in Runcorn might consider via appeals or transport.

Others

• Halton Borough Council: Local authority that administers the coordinated admissions scheme placing pupils into The Heath School and its competitors. Strategic partner/regulator whose policy and funding decisions materially affect the school's intake and operating model.

Direct peers

• Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy: Multi-academy trust secondary school operating in the Runcorn area. Comparable in governance structure (MAT-affiliated academy), age range (11-16/18), and funding model, competing for the same Year 7 cohort via Halton Borough Council admissions.
• St Chad's Catholic & Church of England High School: Faith-based secondary school in the Runcorn/Halton area serving the same 11-16 age range. Direct admissions competitor under the same Halton Borough Council coordinated scheme.
• Sandymoor School: Secondary school in the Runcorn/North West England area serving a comparable age cohort. Geographic and demographic overlap makes it the most direct admissions competitor to The Heath School within the Halton catchment.

Broad incumbents

• The Heath Family Trust (NW): The multi-academy trust of which The Heath School is a member. Not a competitor but the parent/strategic governing body that pools resources, governance, and shared services across its constituent schools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheHeathSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/theheathschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heath-school

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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