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King's Leadership Academy Warrington

Hillock Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4PF

Free schools · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jul 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

55.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

55.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

29.0%

Basics 9-5

64.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

55.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	57.3	46.4
2023/24	56.4	46.4
2024/25	55.9	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.32	0.00
2023/24	+0.50	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

96.7%

EBacc APS

5.28

EBacc 9-5

37.3%

EBacc 9-4

56.7%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

N/A

A*-A Grades

N/A

A*-B Grades

N/A

AAB+ %

N/A

Based on 1 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Fox Wood Special School

0.52 km away · Community special school

Good

Green Lane Community Special School

0.53 km away · Community special school

Outstanding

Woolston Brook School

0.54 km away · Community special school

Good

Kassia Academy and Support Services

0.92 km away · Academy alternative provision converter

Good

Padgate Academy

1.66 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

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About King's Leadership Academy Warrington

King's Leadership Academy Warrington is a secondary school in Warrington, Warrington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 105 responses), 77% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.9. The school has around 808 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Hillock Lane, Warrington, WA1 4PF | More schools in Warrington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King's Leadership Academy Warrington, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
Jul 2019 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about King's Leadership Academy Warrington

What is King's Leadership Academy Warrington's Ofsted rating?

King's Leadership Academy Warrington received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about King's Leadership Academy Warrington?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 105 responses): 77% of parents would recommend King's Leadership Academy Warrington.

What are King's Leadership Academy Warrington's latest exam results?

King's Leadership Academy Warrington: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is King's Leadership Academy Warrington located?

King's Leadership Academy Warrington is a secondary school in Warrington, Warrington (WA1 4PF).

How many pupils attend King's Leadership Academy Warrington?

King's Leadership Academy Warrington has around 808 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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