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Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
Barnfield Avenue, Murdishaw, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6EP, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.5 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
829
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
With a strong parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this secondary school offers a supportive community for families. However, it has been rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted and has a relatively low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.8, which places it in the top 92% of schools nationally, indicating some challenges in academic performance. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 53%, with only 32% progressing to university, suggesting room for growth in preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 35.8 | Bottom 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 33% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 2% | Bottom 4% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 2% | Bottom 4% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 32% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 53 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (118 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
98%
My child makes good progress
96%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child feels safe
93%
School supports development
93%
School has high expectations
93%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child is happy
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
86%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
Mixed Other1.6%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Other0.1%
Location
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53.31948, -2.67171 · WA7 6EP
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN136185
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2023.
Is Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy a good school?
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy scores 8.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy?
Based on 118 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy in GCSEs?
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.8. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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