Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
Runcorn, WA7 6EP · Halton · secondary school
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7th of 8 secondary schools in Halton we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.7/10 against 157 of them, against 1.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 9 | 35% | 0.33 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 31.2 · 17 | 30% | 0.51 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.66 · 10 | 25% | 0.24 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.0 · 9 | 10% | 0.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.66, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 754 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,250. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils to close the gap between the current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for pupils who are not meeting expected progress in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
Overview
The inspection found that pupils experience a "welcoming and inclusive school" where they feel safe and supported by staff. However, the report highlights that achievement is "inconsistent" and teaching quality is "variable," meaning many pupils do not yet build their learning securely over time. While leaders are taking action to address these issues, the impact is not yet consistent across the school.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Leaders promote an "effective inclusive culture" with high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
- Pupils benefit from a "wide range of enrichment activities" that support confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
- Relationships between staff and pupils are "respectful and supportive," contributing to a positive school ethos.
- Behaviour is "generally positive" with clear expectations leading to calm and orderly routines.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils secure knowledge and skills at each stage to make "consistent progress" across subjects.
- Teaching needs strengthening through the "consistent use of formative assessment" to check understanding and adapt lessons.
- Leaders should "accelerate improvement in attendance" to reduce persistent absence, particularly for vulnerable pupils.
- The consistency and quality of post-16 teaching must improve to secure stronger examination outcomes.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.3 |
| 2024/25 | 35.9 |
| 2025/26 | 37.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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