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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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