Padgate Academy
URN: 146765 • Warrington WA2 0LN
Overview
- Name
- Padgate Academy
- URN
- 146765
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adam McMillan (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01925822632
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Insall Road, Warrington WA2 0LN
Summary
Padgate Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Warrington, serving 642 students with a capacity of 750. As part of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), the school is dedicated to providing a high-quality, inclusive education that meets the diverse needs of its community. The academy emphasizes the importance of good manners, respect, and kindness, which are integral to its ethos and culture.
The curriculum at Padgate Academy is designed to be rich and ambitious, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for future success. In addition to academic subjects, the school offers a Creativity, Activity, and Society (CAS) programme that encourages student leadership and personal development, fostering creativity and community involvement.
Support for students is a priority at Padgate Academy, with robust pastoral systems in place to ensure their well-being. The school also provides various resources for parents, including access to online portals and information on school meals, uniform, and academic progress, reinforcing the partnership between home and school in supporting student achievement.
The curriculum at Padgate Academy is designed to be rich and ambitious, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for future success. In addition to academic subjects, the school offers a Creativity, Activity, and Society (CAS) programme that encourages student leadership and personal development, fostering creativity and community involvement.
Support for students is a priority at Padgate Academy, with robust pastoral systems in place to ensure their well-being. The school also provides various resources for parents, including access to online portals and information on school meals, uniform, and academic progress, reinforcing the partnership between home and school in supporting student achievement.
Useful links
- ICT Acceptable Use Policy (other)
- Uniform Link (other)
- Service Status (other)
- Webmail / Office 365 (other)
- The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bridgewater High School (70.2)
- Golborne High School (69.0)
- Great Sankey High School (66.6)
- King's Leadership Academy Warrington (66.2)
- Bridgewater High School (63.7)
Key details
- LA
- Warrington
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 642
- Boys
- 313
- Girls
- 329
- FSM %
- 49.40
- Open date
- 2018-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 642 | 313 | 329 | 750 | 49.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 630 | 311 | 319 | 750 | 46.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 525 | 264 | 261 | 750 | 40.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 525 | 264 | 261 | 750 | 40.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 502 | 252 | 250 | 750 | 35.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 488 | 241 | 247 | 750 | 30.30 |
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