King's Leadership Academy Warrington
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hillock Lane Woolston Warrington Cheshire WA1 4PF |
| Phone | 01925817939 |
| Reference Number | 138562 |
King’s Leadership Academy Warrington has shown effective progress in maintaining the high standards recognized during its last inspection, which rated it outstanding. The school has created an environment where students feel empowered and motivated to make positive choices regarding their behavior. This includes a range of leadership opportunities available to pupils and a strong focus on the school's core values, which are effectively integrated into their education. The staff's high expectations and supportive relationships further contribute to a productive learning atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 808 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.22%
Girls: 46.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 103 | 77 | 180 |
| 8 | 84 | 78 | 162 |
| 9 | 84 | 81 | 165 |
| 10 | 84 | 67 | 151 |
| 11 | 75 | 75 | 150 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.7% |
| Chinese | 11.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 10 Jul 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 28 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well, including those who are disadvantaged.
- Strong emphasis on reading, with targeted support helping struggling readers catch up quickly.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum delivered consistently well by subject experts.
- Excellent strategies in place for supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and engagement in lessons.
- Strong focus on wider pupil development and preparation for future success.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 56 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 64.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 83.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 83 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 79 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
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