Padgate Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Insall Road Warrington WA2 0LN |
| Phone | 01925822632 |
| Reference Number | 146765 |
Padgate Academy is performing well overall, demonstrating a good quality of education across various domains. The school creates a welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated, and pupils are included in all aspects of school life, particularly those with special educational needs. The leadership team has made commendable efforts to foster a culture of tolerance and respect, contributing to a positive atmosphere where most pupils feel safe and engaged. However, the school has not been previously inspected, having recently transitioned to academy status, which presents both challenges and opportunities for growth.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 642 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.75%
Girls: 51.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 73 | 67 | 140 |
| 8 | 76 | 67 | 143 |
| 9 | 45 | 68 | 113 |
| 10 | 69 | 64 | 133 |
| 11 | 50 | 63 | 113 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.8% |
| White, Other | 9.5% |
| African | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 May 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Caring and welcoming environment for all pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Ambitious curriculum designed by subject leaders.
- Rigorous systems for safeguarding and support.
- Comprehensive careers support from Year 7 to 11.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not address pupils' misconceptions quickly enough.
- Older pupils who struggle with reading do not receive adequate support.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.7% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 108 | 18 |
| Third Preference | 53 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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