Ormiston Chadwick Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Halton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ormiston Chadwick Academy.

Widnes, WA87HU Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
49.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.23
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 62.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 May 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Liverpool Road
Widnes, WA87HU
Phone
1514245038
Website
ormistonchadwickacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140864
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7HU
Website
http://www.ormistonchadwickacademy.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
976 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
933
Free School Meals
47.6% (444 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
38.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
40.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.7
English Attainment 8:
9.3
Maths Attainment 8:
8.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.7
Ebacc English:
92.4%
Ebacc Entry:
12.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
70.7%
Ebacc Languages:
27.2%
Ebacc Maths:
97.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.23
Progress 8 Range:
-0.44 to -0.03

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
156
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
933 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Age Quod Agis"

Originality Community Aspiration Excellence Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Ormiston Chadwick Academy from Principal Mrs Lowry-Johnson, emphasizing high expectations, bespoke curriculum, safe environment and a commitment to helping every pupil make outstanding progress.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and ambitious curriculum Focus on vocabulary development and reading enjoyment Wide range of extracurricular opportunities and sports clubs Programme that promotes personal development

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club 8:00am; Enrichment 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are prioritised for looked-after children; siblings already at the school; children of staff; and those living nearest to the school, with preference for applicants living nearest to the school; in case of distance ties, random allocation is used.

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