Open Free School Mixed

The Raise Academy

Naylor Road, Widnes, WA8 0BS
Part of: YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Raise Academy
Widnes, WA8 0BS
39 Pupils
64 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
69.20% FSM %
24 Boys
15 Girls
About The Raise Academy

The Raise Academy is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Halton, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 39 pupils on roll. School capacity: 64. Current headteacher: Paul Eager.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Halton or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools special
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Halton
Region North West
Administrative District Halton
Parliamentary Constituency Widnes and Halewood
Ward Halton View
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-09-2024
UKPRN 10095887
URN 150794
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Raise Academy is a Free schools special (group: Free Schools) in Widnes, Halton.
The Raise Academy has 39 pupils, with a capacity of 64.
The Raise Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Raise Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Raise Academy is Mr Paul Eager.
The Raise Academy is at Naylor Road, Widnes, WA8 0BS, in the Halton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Raise Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
The Raise Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Paul Eager
Naylor Road, Widnes, WA8 0BS
01516400894
theraiseacademy.org/
Location
WA8 0BS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150794
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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