How many pupils does Academy@Worden have?

Academy@Worden has 618 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Academy@Worden perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Academy@Worden achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.4 in 2025/26.

Is Academy@Worden part of an academy trust?

Yes — Academy@Worden is part of ACADEMY @ WORDEN.

Where is Academy@Worden?

Academy@Worden is located at Redwood Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1RN.

Academy@Worden

Redwood Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1RN

Not rated

Inspected 21 January 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

42.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

618

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Academy@Worden

Academy@Worden is an academy converter in Leyland, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 618 pupils on roll. It is part of ACADEMY @ WORDEN. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.4 (2025/26). 31.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 618 / 590 (105%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 January 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

31.4%

Free school meals

4.1%

EAL

1.1%

SEN support

10.4%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

42.4

Attainment 8

86 pupils

31.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

51.2%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Where pupils go next

85%

Sustained destination

74%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.9%

Overall absence

17.7%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

28.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

21.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24

4.71

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

£49,201

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,917 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,930

Spend per pupil

£7,735

Income per pupil

56%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Redwood Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1RN
Phone: 01772421021
Headteacher: Alan Hammersley
Website: http://www.academyatworden.co.uk

Academy Trust

ACADEMY @ WORDEN →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Academy@Worden?: Academy@Worden is an academy converter in Leyland, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Academy@Worden have?: Academy@Worden has 618 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Academy@Worden perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Academy@Worden achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.4 in 2025/26.
Is Academy@Worden part of an academy trust?: Yes — Academy@Worden is part of ACADEMY @ WORDEN.
Where is Academy@Worden?: Academy@Worden is located at Redwood Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1RN.

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