Ormiston Chadwick Academy

About Ormiston Chadwick Academy

Ormiston Chadwick Academy is an academy sponsor led in Widnes, Halton, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 921 pupils on roll. It is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37 (2025/26). 51.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Halton →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

921 / 976 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 May 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

Liverpool Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7HU

Phone

01514245038

Principal

Jennifer Lowry-Johnson

Website

http://www.ormistonchadwickacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ormiston Chadwick Academy?

Ormiston Chadwick Academy is an academy sponsor led in Widnes, Halton, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Ormiston Chadwick Academy have?

Ormiston Chadwick Academy has 921 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ormiston Chadwick Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ormiston Chadwick Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024).

How does Ormiston Chadwick Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ormiston Chadwick Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37 in 2025/26.

Is Ormiston Chadwick Academy part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Ormiston Chadwick Academy?

Ormiston Chadwick Academy is located at Liverpool Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7HU.