Great Sankey High School, Warrington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2017 inspection — down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
11.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.6
Avg class size
94
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
2,051 pupils
2,175 capacity
124 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Warrington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Warrington
Admissions Demand - Warrington
Places available
2,755
Applications
2,544
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.6%
Secondary admissions across Warrington (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.17994%
Overall absence
18.20594%
Persistent absence
1,884
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Great Sankey High School
Barrow Hall Community Primary School
Park Road Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Chapelford Village Primary School
Penketh Primary School
Great Sankey Primary School
St Philip (Westbrook) CofE Primary School
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Penketh South Community Primary School
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