The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.2
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 186 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 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
- 921
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 51.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Lowry-Johnson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Bankfield School
Secondary · Very close
Ashley High School
Special school · 478m away
Chesnut Lodge Special School
Special school · 596m away
Ditton Primary School
Primary · 619m away
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School
Nursery · 680m away
Middleton Lodge
Independent · 963m away
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oakfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ormiston Chadwick Academy a selective school?
No. Ormiston Chadwick Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ormiston Chadwick Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Chadwick Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormiston Chadwick Academy?
Ormiston Chadwick Academy currently has 921 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormiston Chadwick Academy take?
Ormiston Chadwick Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ormiston Chadwick Academy?
Ormiston Chadwick Academy is in Widnes, WA8 7HU, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormiston Chadwick Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ormiston Chadwick Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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