The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.4
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
12.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 83 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 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
- 642
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 49.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Trust
- THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adam McMillan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Insall Road, Warrington, WA2 0LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLysander Community High School
Secondary · Very close
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate
Primary · 429m away
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 579m away
Brook Acre Community Primary School
Primary · 631m away
Kassia Academy and Support Services
Academy · 922m away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Woolston Brook School
Special school · 1.2km away
Green Lane Community Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Padgate Academy's Ofsted rating?
Padgate Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Padgate Academy?
Padgate Academy currently has 642 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Padgate Academy take?
Padgate Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Padgate Academy?
Padgate Academy is in Warrington, WA2 0LN, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Padgate Academy have a sixth form?
No, Padgate Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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