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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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