Wade Deacon High School

About Our School

Our History

We are proud of our rich history and heritage. Wade Deacon High School traces its origins back to 1507 when the original grammar school was founded by Bishop William Smyth. The main building, with its art deco façade, was opened in 1931 as Wade Deacon Grammar School, named after Sir Henry Wade Deacon; a prominent local industrialist and politician. We are a school which proudly builds on these traditions while embracing the modern world.

Our Community

We are a proudly comprehensive and inclusive school unwaveringly committed to serving our local community. The majority of the students live very close to the school and our intake covers the full range of abilities and a spectrum of diverse backgrounds. The school is held in great affection by the local community and we work hard to ensure that this excellent relationship is preserved. We are heavily involved in a range of community events and fundraising projects throughout the year with numerous charity organisations benefiting from the generosity of the Wade Deacon Family. We have close and important links with many community groups, local organisations and charities.

Our Students

We could not be more proud of our students who maintain the highest standards, both in school and in the wider community in terms of their positive attitudes to learning, their behaviour, their respect and their uniform. Visitors to our school routinely comment on how impressed they are with the conduct of our students, and our most recent Ofsted Inspection celebrated how our students ‘fully live out the school’s values’ through their ‘exemplary behaviour’ and ‘respectful interactions’. Our students are very happy at school, and very proud to be part of the Wade Deacon Family.

The Wade Deacon Trust

We are a key member of a family of schools working collaboratively as equal partners, with a Commitment to Excellence in all we do for the benefit of our students, our staff and our communities. We celebrate and maintain the uniqueness of each of our schools, learning from each other and our wider partnerships.