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Padgate Academy

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Padgate Academy

Insall Road, Warrington, WA2 0LN

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
642
Ages
11-16
FSM
49.4%
Attainment 8
39.4
Ofsted
Good
May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.5%
Basics 9-5
29.5%

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
41.1%
EBacc APS
3.50
EBacc 9-5
6.3%
EBacc 9-4
17.0%
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About Padgate Academy

Padgate Academy is a secondary school in Warrington, Warrington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.4. The school has around 642 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Insall Road, Warrington, WA2 0LN | More schools in Warrington

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2023 — Good
  2. Nov 2016 — Requires improvement (predecessor: University Academy Warrington)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Padgate Academy

What is Padgate Academy's Ofsted rating?
Padgate Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Padgate Academy's latest exam results?
Padgate Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Padgate Academy located?
Padgate Academy is a secondary school in Warrington, Warrington (WA2 0LN).
How many pupils attend Padgate Academy?
Padgate Academy has around 642 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Padgate Academy with other schools?
View Padgate 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 Warrington.