The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.8
2.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
63%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 174 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 897
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Trust
- THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Greenhalgh
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Long Lane, Orford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWilliam Beamont Community High School
Secondary · Very close
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 351m away
Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 440m away
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
Primary · 492m away
Beamont Primary School
Primary · 831m away
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brook Acre Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Beamont Collegiate Academy a selective school?
No. Beamont Collegiate Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Beamont Collegiate Academy's Ofsted rating?
Beamont Collegiate Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beamont Collegiate Academy?
Beamont Collegiate Academy currently has 897 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beamont Collegiate Academy take?
Beamont Collegiate Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Beamont Collegiate Academy?
Beamont Collegiate Academy is in Warrington, WA2 8PX, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beamont Collegiate Academy have a sixth form?
No, Beamont Collegiate Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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