Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
URN: 147683 • Runcorn WA7 1QU
Overview
- Name
- Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
- URN
- 147683
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Linsey Hand (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01928571217
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Runcorn WA7 1QU
Summary
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is a mixed secondary free school located in Runcorn, Halton, with a current enrolment of 599 students and a capacity of 600. The academy prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and personally. The school focuses on a holistic approach to education, integrating rigorous academic curricula with a variety of extracurricular activities aimed at enhancing students' cultural understanding and personal development.
Under the leadership of Principal Linsey Hand, the academy emphasizes the importance of character development, resilience, and social action. The school community is dedicated to ensuring that each student feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey. Sandymoor is also part of the Liverpool City Region Careers Hub, providing students with resources and guidance to pursue their career aspirations.
With a commitment to creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere, Sandymoor Ormiston Academy aims to prepare students for life beyond school, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in their future endeavours.
Under the leadership of Principal Linsey Hand, the academy emphasizes the importance of character development, resilience, and social action. The school community is dedicated to ensuring that each student feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey. Sandymoor is also part of the Liverpool City Region Careers Hub, providing students with resources and guidance to pursue their career aspirations.
With a commitment to creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere, Sandymoor Ormiston Academy aims to prepare students for life beyond school, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in their future endeavours.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governor List (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND information for parents/carers (sen)
- Leave of Absence (sen)
- View Prospectus (download)
- Reading For Betterment (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Heath School (46.9)
- Brookvale Comprehensive School (45.2)
- Halton High School (45.2)
- Norton Priory High School (45.2)
- St Chad's Catholic High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Halton
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 599
- Boys
- 300
- Girls
- 299
- FSM %
- 26.70
- Open date
- 2019-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 599 | 300 | 299 | 600 | 26.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 598 | 313 | 285 | 600 | 23.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 547 | 277 | 270 | 600 | 26.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 547 | 277 | 270 | 600 | 26.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 486 | 251 | 235 | 900 | 25.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 465 | 242 | 223 | 900 | 21.00 |
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