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Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HU, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.0 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
921
Capacity
976
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, especially in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 74% nationally. Strengths include a 54% pass rate for grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although the EBacc entry percentage is relatively low at 21%. Parent satisfaction appears to be a positive aspect, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 41.2 | Bottom 26% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other1.7%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.37211, -2.75941 · WA8 7HU
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN140864
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Ormiston Chadwick Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ormiston Chadwick Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is Ormiston Chadwick Academy a good school?
Ormiston Chadwick Academy scores 29.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ormiston Chadwick Academy in GCSEs?
Ormiston Chadwick Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.2. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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