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Great Sankey High School

Great Sankey High School, Warrington
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Great Sankey High School

Barrow Hall Lane, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3AA

A Good-rated secondary school in Warrington.

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Pupils
2,087
Ages
11-18
FSM
10.2%
Attainment 8
50.4
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2017

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.9%
Basics 9-5
48.5%

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
45.3%
EBacc APS
4.51
EBacc 9-5
19.4%
EBacc 9-4
26.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.35
A*-A Grades
29.2%
A*-B Grades
49.8%
AAB+ %
29.0%

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 117 students entered

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About Great Sankey High School

Great Sankey High School is a secondary school in Warrington, Warrington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.4. The school has around 2,087 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Barrow Hall Lane, Warrington, WA5 3AA | More schools in Warrington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Great Sankey High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Sept 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Great Sankey High School

What is Great Sankey High School's Ofsted rating?
Great Sankey High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Great Sankey High School's latest exam results?
Great Sankey High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Great Sankey High School located?
Great Sankey High School is a secondary school in Warrington, Warrington (WA5 3AA).
How many pupils attend Great Sankey High School?
Great Sankey High School has around 2,087 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Great Sankey High School with other schools?
View Great Sankey High School'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 Warrington.