Best 3 Secondary schools in Warrington – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: King's Leadership Academy Warrington (Secondary) in Warrington; Lymm High School (Secondary) in Lymm; Padgate Academy (Secondary) in Warrington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares King's Leadership Academy Warrington, Lymm High School and Padgate Academy. They are secondary phase and free schools, academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Warrington, Cheshire, Lymm, Cheshire and Warrington. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (King's Leadership Academy Warrington), published Sep 2019. The lowest is 2 (Lymm High School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Lymm High School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,350, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as The Great Schools Trust and The Challenge Academy Trust.

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Attribute	King's Leadership Academy Warrington WA1 4PF	Lymm High School WA13 0RB	Padgate Academy WA2 0LN
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Warrington Cheshire WA1 4PF	Lymm Cheshire WA13 0RB	Warrington WA2 0LN
Latest Ofsted	1 16 Sep 2019	2 9 Jun 2024	2 16 Jul 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	840	1909	750
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Great Schools Trust	Warrington (877)	The Challenge Academy Trust
Website	www.kingswarrington.com	www.lymmhigh.org.uk	padgateacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01925817939	01925755458	01925822632
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

King's Leadership Academy Warrington

WA1 4PF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Warrington
Cheshire
WA1 4PF
Ofsted: 1 16 Sep 2019
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Great Schools Trust
Website: www.kingswarrington.com
Telephone: 01925817939

Lymm High School

WA13 0RB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Lymm
Cheshire
WA13 0RB
Ofsted: 2 9 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Warrington (877)
Website: www.lymmhigh.org.uk
Telephone: 01925755458

Padgate Academy

WA2 0LN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Warrington
WA2 0LN
Ofsted: 2 16 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Challenge Academy Trust
Website: padgateacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01925822632

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.