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Padgate Academy
Insall Road, Warrington, WA2 0LN, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.7 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
642
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 82% nationally. While 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade outcomes, as only 30% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, though parents may want to consider the school's performance relative to others in the area.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality 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. | 39.4 | Bottom 18% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 39% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.8%
White Other9.5%
Black African5.8%
Asian Chinese3.7%
Mixed Other3.1%
Other2.8%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.41057, -2.56039 · WA2 0LN
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN146765
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitepadgateacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Padgate Academy rated by Ofsted?
Padgate Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is Padgate Academy a good school?
Padgate Academy scores 26.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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 Padgate Academy in GCSEs?
Padgate Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.4. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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