Sandymoor Ormiston Academy

About Sandymoor Ormiston Academy

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is a free school in Runcorn, Halton, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 599 pupils on roll. It is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 April 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.2 (2025/26). 29.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Halton →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

599 / 600 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 April 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 1QU

Phone

01928571217

Head Teacher

Linsey Hand

Website

http://www.sandymooroa.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sandymoor Ormiston Academy?

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is a free school in Runcorn, Halton, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Sandymoor Ormiston Academy have?

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy has 599 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sandymoor Ormiston Academy's Ofsted rating?

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 April 2024).

How does Sandymoor Ormiston Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sandymoor Ormiston Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.2 in 2025/26.

Is Sandymoor Ormiston Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Sandymoor Ormiston Academy?

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is located at Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 1QU.