King's Leadership Academy Warrington

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Hillock Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4PFOpen in maps

King's Leadership Academy Warrington is a secondary school in Warrington for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 92 schools in Warrington. It ranks 1st of 14 secondary schools in Warrington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 July 2019, report published 16 September 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 February 2025

Pupils are empowered to make the right decisions about their behaviour. Corridors are silent, save for polite greetings to staff. Pupils move about the building with purpose. They are happy to attend school each day. Through character and leadership lessons, pupils are equipped with the knowledge and skills that they need to be active citizens. Leadership opportunities abound. For instance, there are mantra leaders, class leaders and duty leaders. Pupils contribute wholeheartedly to the school community. Pupils are inducted to the school with a three-day bootcamp that helps them to understand the school's vision. The school's 'ASPIRE' values are woven through everything that the school does. These are revisited frequently with all pupils, and staff. The school assists pupils to understand the 'why' behind the values. This helps them to embrace and embody them. Pupils confidently articulate each value and know how it is preparing them for future success. Teachers have the highest expectations of pupils. Teachers instil self-belief in pupils. Peer support, the school's routines and strong relationships with teachers help pupils to do their best. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, achieve exceptionally well.

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

150 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score56.0

56.0, 9.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths64.7%

64.7%, 19.3 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths88%

88%, 23.2 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc96.7%

96.7%, 56.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.28

5.28, 1.19 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

804 pupils on roll, with places for 840

Eligible for free school meals13.1%

13.1%, 13.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language20.6%

20.6%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.3%

16.3%, 1.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near King's Leadership Academy Warrington

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Padgate Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 39.4
Birchwood Community High School1 mileOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 47.9
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.9
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School2 milesReport card: Expected standardAttainment 8: 46.1
Beamont Collegiate Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.8

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
THE GREAT SCHOOLS TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr Umar Hussain
Phone
01925817939
Website
kingswarrington.com
Address
Hillock Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4PF
Local authority
Warrington
URN
138562

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.