Great Sankey High School
URN: 139152 • Warrington WA5 3AA
Overview
- Name
- Great Sankey High School
- URN
- 139152
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- OMEGA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gary Evans (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01925724118
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barrow Hall Lane, Warrington WA5 3AA
Summary
Great Sankey High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Warrington, with a current enrolment of 2,087 students and a capacity of 2,175. The school is committed to providing a secure and nurturing environment where students can achieve their academic and personal potential. The ethos is founded on mutual respect, cooperation, and high expectations for student behaviour and learning.
The school offers a broad curriculum alongside a variety of extra-curricular activities aimed at fostering personal, intellectual, emotional, and social growth. Great Sankey High School places significant emphasis on the transition from primary to secondary education, working closely with local primary schools to ensure a smooth adjustment for students.
Community engagement is a key focus for the school, with efforts to build partnerships with local businesses, industry, and community groups. The staff at Great Sankey High School are dedicated to supporting each child’s development and promoting effective collaboration among parents, teachers, and the wider community. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
The school offers a broad curriculum alongside a variety of extra-curricular activities aimed at fostering personal, intellectual, emotional, and social growth. Great Sankey High School places significant emphasis on the transition from primary to secondary education, working closely with local primary schools to ensure a smooth adjustment for students.
Community engagement is a key focus for the school, with efforts to build partnerships with local businesses, industry, and community groups. The staff at Great Sankey High School are dedicated to supporting each child’s development and promoting effective collaboration among parents, teachers, and the wider community. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Prospectus (download)
- BHC Prospectus (other)
- Our School (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Welcome From The Headteacher (other)
- Policies and Reports (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Inclusion (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bridgewater High School (70.2)
- Golborne High School (69.0)
- King's Leadership Academy Warrington (66.2)
- Bridgewater High School (63.7)
- St Gregory's Catholic High School (63.2)
Key details
- LA
- Warrington
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- OMEGA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 2175
- Pupils
- 2087
- Boys
- 1067
- Girls
- 1020
- FSM %
- 10.20
- Open date
- 2013-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 2087 | 1067 | 1020 | 2175 | 10.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 2084 | 1081 | 1003 | 2175 | 8.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2118 | 1106 | 1012 | 2175 | 7.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 2118 | 1106 | 1012 | 2175 | 7.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2087 | 1083 | 1004 | 1936 | 7.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2005 | 1036 | 969 | 1936 | 5.70 |
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