Ormiston Chadwick Academy Catchment Area
Ormiston Chadwick Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Widnes, Halton , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 921 pupils, and a capacity of 976 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
921
Pupils
976
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Ormiston Chadwick Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ormiston Chadwick Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Halton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Halton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Halton catchment area documents →Ormiston Chadwick Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7HU
- Local authority
- Halton
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 51.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140864
Other Secondary Schools in Widnes
If Ormiston Chadwick Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Widnes are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Is Ormiston Chadwick Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Ormiston Chadwick Academy is operating close to its capacity of 976 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Ormiston Chadwick Academy? ▾
Admission to Ormiston Chadwick Academy is managed by Halton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ormiston Chadwick Academy cover? ▾
Ormiston Chadwick Academy is a secondary school in Widnes, Halton, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ormiston Chadwick Academy? ▾
Ormiston Chadwick Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.