Sandymoor Ormiston Academy

A good free schools school in Halton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sandymoor Ormiston Academy.

Runcorn, WA71QU Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
43.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: -0.48
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 53.4%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
17 April 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
Wharford Lane
Runcorn, WA71QU
Phone
1928571217
Website
sandymooroa.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147683
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Wharford Lane, Runcorn, WA7 1QU
Website
http://www.sandymooroa.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
600 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
598
Free School Meals
25.1% (150 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
42.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
English Attainment 8:
9.0
Maths Attainment 8:
8.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
Ebacc English:
94.8%
Ebacc Entry:
2.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
44.0%
Ebacc Languages:
36.2%
Ebacc Maths:
97.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.48
Progress 8 Range:
-0.74 to -0.23

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
38 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
75
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
598 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where Every Dream is Within Reach"

Ambition Resilience Pride Social Action

Head Teacher's Message

The principal describes Sandymoor Ormiston Academy as a dynamic, welcoming 11-16 academy focused on holistic education, individual student growth, and preparing pupils for life beyond school. She emphasizes ambition, resilience, pride and social action, a student-centered approach, and the importance of culture, community, and partnerships to help every student achieve their dreams.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Futsal Tennis Basketball Dance (including ballet) Pilates Yoga Music Art Rhythmic gymnastics

Facilities

Football Futsal Tennis Basketball Dance space (including ballet) Pilates space Yoga space Music and art spaces Rhythmic gymnastics space Adult education spaces for arts & crafts

Curriculum Highlights

GCSE Options Subjects include English, Maths, Science, Art, Child Development, Computer Science, Creative I-media, Design & Technology, Food and Nutrition, Geography, History, Performing Arts, Personal Development, Psychology, Physical Education, Religious Education, Spanish, STEM Enrichment opportunities including Duke of Edinburgh and Reading For Betterment Remote learning

Admissions Criteria

If the academy is oversubscribed, priority is given to: looked after children or those who were looked after but are no longer; children who appear to be in state care outside England and adopted; siblings of current pupils; children of staff (where the member has been employed 2+ years or replaced a post); and children living nearest to the school (distance measured by straight-line distance). In the case of a distance tie, places are allocated by random allocation.

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