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Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Runcorn
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Sandymoor Ormiston Academy

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Wharford Lane, Runcorn, WA7 1QU

A Good-rated secondary school in Runcorn.

Free schools
Pupils
599
Ages
11-18
FSM
26.7%
Attainment 8
44.4
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.2%
Basics 9-5
43.1%

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
15.7%
EBacc APS
3.85
EBacc 9-5
8.8%
EBacc 9-4
12.7%
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About Sandymoor Ormiston Academy

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is a secondary school in Runcorn, Halton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.4. The school has around 599 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Runcorn, WA7 1QU | More schools in Halton

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2024 — Good
  2. Feb 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: Sandymoor)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Sandymoor Ormiston Academy

What is Sandymoor Ormiston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Sandymoor Ormiston Academy's latest exam results?
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sandymoor Ormiston Academy located?
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is a secondary school in Runcorn, Halton (WA7 1QU).
How many pupils attend Sandymoor Ormiston Academy?
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy has around 599 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sandymoor Ormiston Academy with other schools?
View Sandymoor Ormiston 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.