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Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Wharford Lane, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1QU, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.4 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
599
Capacity
600
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
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Last inspected: 17 April 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. | 44.4 | Bottom 42% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 16% | 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 British86.5%
White Other3.7%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
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53.34350, -2.65482 · WA7 1QU
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sandymoor Ormiston Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 April 2024.
Is Sandymoor Ormiston Academy a good school?
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy scores 42.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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 Sandymoor Ormiston Academy in GCSEs?
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.4. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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