The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.4 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
44.4
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 101 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 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
- 599
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Linsey Hand
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Wharford Lane, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1QU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWindmill Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Moore Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Berteline's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
Primary · 2.2km away
Gorsewood Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Bridgewater Park Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Murdishaw West Community Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sandymoor Ormiston Academy a selective school?
No. Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sandymoor Ormiston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandymoor Ormiston Academy?
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy currently has 599 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandymoor Ormiston Academy take?
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sandymoor Ormiston Academy?
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is in Runcorn, WA7 1QU, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandymoor Ormiston Academy have a sixth form?
No, Sandymoor Ormiston Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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