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Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy

Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy, Runcorn
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Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy

Barnfield Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 6EP

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Runcorn.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
829
Ages
11-19
FSM
57.9%
Attainment 8
35.8
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.3%
Basics 9-5
32.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
2.2%
EBacc APS
2.72
EBacc 9-5
1.5%
EBacc 9-4
2.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
25.18
A*-A Grades
8.3%
A*-B Grades
26.4%
AAB+ %
7.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 74 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy

Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is a secondary school in Runcorn, Halton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 118 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.8. The school has around 829 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Barnfield Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 6EP | More schools in Halton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Jul 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Dec 2019 — Inadequate
  5. Oct 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy

What is Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 118 responses): 92% of parents would recommend Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy.
What are Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy's latest exam results?
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy located?
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is a secondary school in Runcorn, Halton (WA7 6EP).
How many pupils attend Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy?
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy has around 829 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy with other schools?
View Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Halton.