Best 3 Secondary schools in Runcorn – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of secondary schools: Sandymoor Ormiston Academy (Secondary) in Runcorn; Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy (Secondary) in Runcorn; The Heath School (Secondary) in Runcorn — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy and The Heath School. They are secondary phase and free schools, academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Runcorn, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Sandymoor Ormiston Academy), published May 2024. The lowest is 3 (Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy), published Jul 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Sandymoor Ormiston Academy (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 850, combined total ≈ 2,600, typical FSM 35–40%, range 25–30%–55–60%; spread across trusts such as Ormiston Academies Trust and The Heath Family (North West).

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Attribute	Sandymoor Ormiston Academy WA7 1QU	Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy WA7 6EP	The Heath School WA7 4SY
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Runcorn Cheshire WA7 1QU	Runcorn Cheshire WA7 6EP	Runcorn Cheshire WA7 4SY
Latest Ofsted	2 20 May 2024	3 12 Jul 2023	3 5 Mar 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	600	1250	1200
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Ormiston Academies Trust	Ormiston Academies Trust	The Heath Family (North West)
Website	www.sandymooroa.co.uk	www.ormistonbolingbrokeacademy.co.uk	www.heathschool.org.uk
Telephone	01928571217	01928711643	01928576664
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy

WA7 1QU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 1QU
Ofsted: 2 20 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Ormiston Academies Trust
Website: www.sandymooroa.co.uk
Telephone: 01928571217

Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy

WA7 6EP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 6EP
Ofsted: 3 12 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Ormiston Academies Trust
Website: www.ormistonbolingbrokeacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01928711643

The Heath School

WA7 4SY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 4SY
Ofsted: 3 5 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Heath Family (North West)
Website: www.heathschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01928576664

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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.