Academy@Worden

About Academy@Worden

Academy@Worden is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the South Ribble community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 618 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 590 places).

Ofsted has rated Academy@Worden "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alan Hammersley, it falls under Lancashire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -0.25 is below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is developing at 41.6. Additionally, ranked 2131st out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 11 in South Ribble.

Academy@Worden is a popular choice with families — it received 379 applications for 158 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 98 were first-preference applications.

Academy@Worden parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 75% recommending the school (68 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Academy@Worden include Art Studios, Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool, Library, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Swimming, Hockey, Athletics and 4 more, as well as clubs including Newspaper, Drama, Young Enterprise, Coding and 5 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.7%, which is above the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in South Ribble, Academy@Worden is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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