King's Leadership Academy Warrington
96%
Capacity
808
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About King's Leadership Academy Warrington
King's Leadership Academy Warrington was rated Outstanding in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a significant jump from its previous Good rating. The school's Progress 8 score of 0.5 is the most telling academic metric, placing it well above the national average. To put that in context, the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Warrington is -0.29, meaning pupils at King's make nearly a full grade more progress per subject than their local peers. This performance ranks the school second out of 13 secondary schools in the local authority, and within the top 25% nationally. The Attainment 8 score sits at 56.4, while 62.9% of pupils achieved a strong pass (grade 5 or above) in English and maths. An impressive 98.6% of students entered the EBacc suite of subjects, with 35% achieving the full EBacc at grade 5 or above.
The school's Ofsted report from February 2025 noted that standards were maintained since its previous graded inspection, with leadership and management also judged Outstanding. The sixth form provision was rated Good. Parent feedback is broadly positive: 82% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 88% felt their child is safe. Behaviour is a particular strength, with 93% of parents agreeing the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and 96% agreeing the school has high expectations for their child. However, the picture is more mixed for SEND support: only 52% of parents felt the school gives SEND children the support they need, while 48% disagreed. The school's parent view survey, based on 105 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows 77% of parents would recommend the school to others.
King's is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18, though it does not have an official sixth form. It is heavily oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, there were 373 applications for 164 places, with 211 first-preference applications and 162 first-preference offers. The school has a capacity of 840 and currently houses 808 pupils. Facilities include a swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, science labs, art studios, a sports hall, and a sixth form centre. The school offers a range of clubs including orchestra, choir, Model UN, and gardening, and sports such as football, cricket, and dance. SEND provisions cover autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support, among others. This school will suit families who value strong academic progress and a structured, high-expectations environment, but those with SEND children may want to investigate support arrangements further.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Hillock Lane, Warrington, Warrington, WA1 4PF |
| Headteacher | Umar Hussain |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Number of Pupils | 808 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.3% |
| School Capacity | 808 / 840 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (26 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Sept 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.50)
498th of 3,141
Nationally
50th of 445
In North West
2nd of 13
In Warrington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/232%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 121 pupils).
- Sixth form college63%
- FE college21%
- Employment5%
- Not sustained4%
- School sixth form (stay)2%
- Apprenticeship2%
94% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Ofsted Parent View
105 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed164
373
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
211 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British76.7%
- Asian14.6%
- Mixed4.4%
- White (other)1.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About King's Leadership Academy Warrington
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Hillock Lane, Warrington
Warrington, WA1 4PF
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