Padgate Academy Catchment Area
Padgate Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 642 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
642
Pupils
750
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Padgate Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Padgate Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Warrington. 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 Warrington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Warrington catchment area documents →Padgate Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Insall Road, Warrington, WA2 0LN
- Local authority
- Warrington
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 49.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146765
Other Secondary Schools in Warrington
If Padgate Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.
Golborne High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · WA3 3EL
Culcheth High School Catchment Area
Community school · WA3 5HH
St Gregory's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA5 1HG
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA4 1RX
Lowton Church of England High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · WA3 1DU
King's Leadership Academy Warrington Catchment Area
Free schools · WA1 4PF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Padgate Academy
Is Padgate Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Padgate Academy has a capacity of 750 places and currently has 642 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Warrington.
What is the admissions policy for Padgate Academy? ▾
Admission to Padgate Academy is managed by Warrington. 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 Padgate Academy cover? ▾
Padgate Academy is a secondary school in Warrington, 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 Padgate Academy? ▾
Padgate Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.