The Raise Academy
School Name: The Raise Academy Address: Naylor Road Town/City: Widnes County: Cheshire Postcode: WA8 0BS Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 0151 640 0894 Website: https://theraiseacademy.org/
Phase: Ages 11-16 Type: Free schools special Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2024 Trust: Youth Engagement Schools Trust Sponsor: Youth Engagement Schools Trust
Headteacher: Mr Paul Eager
Capacity: 64
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 60 (72% boys & 28% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 75%
URN: 150794
DfE Number: 876/7000
UKPRN: 10095887
UPRN: 10096393353
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Halton (E06000006)
Constituency: Widnes and Halewood (E14001584)
Electoral Ward: Halton View (E05013181)
Easting & Northing: 352731E, 386176N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 22' 15.45" N 2° 42' 42.34" W
Plus Code: 9C5V97CQ+97
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Paul Eager - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2028.
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- Ms Helen Phillips - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 March 2028.
- Mrs Lauren Rennie - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2028.