Padgate Academy

About Padgate Academy

Padgate Academy is a state-funded co-educational secondary school located in Warrington, North West (WA2 0LN), welcoming pupils aged 11 to 16. The school has 642 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 750 places).

Ofsted has rated Padgate Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Adam McMillan, it falls under Warrington local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -0.66 is well below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is developing at 34.7. Additionally, ranked 2803rd out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 13 in Warrington.

Padgate Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 266 applications for 141 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 105 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Padgate Academy include Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Theatre, Sixth Form Centre, Dining Hall, Science Labs.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Science Club, Drama, Young Enterprise and 5 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.4%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Warrington, Padgate Academy 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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