Ormiston Chadwick Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Liverpool Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 7HU |
| Phone | 01514245038 |
| Reference Number | 140864 |
Ormiston Chadwick Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school has been part of Ormiston Academies Trust and has transitioned from an outstanding grade in its previous inspection. Pupils are happy and feel safe, demonstrating positive relationships with both peers and staff, along with high expectations for their learning. However, challenges remain, particularly in terms of attendance and ensuring that all pupils connect their previous knowledge with the current curriculum demands.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 921 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.09%
Girls: 46.91% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 106 | 91 | 197 |
| 8 | 93 | 88 | 181 |
| 9 | 95 | 83 | 178 |
| 10 | 93 | 93 | 186 |
| 11 | 102 | 77 | 179 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.8% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 13 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils have positive relationships with peers and staff.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Extra-curricular opportunities are diverse and well-utilized by students.
- There is a strong focus on developing pupils' vocabulary and enjoyment of reading.
- Strong pastoral support contributes to positive attitudes toward education.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils have gaps in knowledge from previous curricula, hindering their learning.
- A small number of teachers do not use assessment strategies effectively to deepen pupil understanding.
- Low attendance and poor punctuality affect some pupils' educational progress.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 49.2% |
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 | 96 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 214 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 17 | 1 |
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