Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Catchment Area
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is a free s secondary school in Runcorn, Halton , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 599 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
599
Pupils
600
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Sandymoor Ormiston Academy are allocated by Halton using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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.
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- Full address
- Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Wharford Lane, Runcorn, WA7 1QU
- Local authority
- Halton
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 26.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147683
Other Secondary Schools in Runcorn
If Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Runcorn are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
Is Sandymoor Ormiston Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Sandymoor Ormiston Academy? ▾
Admission to Sandymoor Ormiston 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 Sandymoor Ormiston Academy cover? ▾
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is a secondary school in Runcorn, Halton, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Sandymoor Ormiston Academy? ▾
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.