The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.0
12.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
22.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
97%
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 127 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 808
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 14.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Trust
- THE GREAT SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Umar Hussain (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hillock Lane, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4PF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoolston Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Woolston CofE Aided Primary School
Primary · 320m away
Fox Wood Special School
Special school · 519m away
Woolston Community High School
Secondary · 519m away
Green Lane Community Special School
Special school · 534m away
Woolston Brook School
Special school · 543m away
Bruche Primary School Academy
Primary · 800m away
Questions parents ask
Is King's Leadership Academy Warrington a selective school?
No. King's Leadership Academy Warrington is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King's Leadership Academy Warrington's Ofsted rating?
King's Leadership Academy Warrington was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King's Leadership Academy Warrington?
King's Leadership Academy Warrington currently has 808 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King's Leadership Academy Warrington take?
King's Leadership Academy Warrington caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King's Leadership Academy Warrington?
King's Leadership Academy Warrington is in Warrington, WA1 4PF, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King's Leadership Academy Warrington have a sixth form?
No, King's Leadership Academy Warrington does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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