Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy, Runcorn
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 · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has created a positive community where pupils feel supported and behave well. Staff work closely with families to understand barriers to learning and attendance, and the school offers a range of clubs and activities to help pupils develop confidence. Pastoral teams are responsive to pupil wellbeing concerns and provide timely support.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding is effective with an open culture where concerns are actively managed
- Positive behaviour and respectful relationships between staff and pupils, with reduced suspensions
- Strong pastoral support through house system and tutor arrangements
- Leaders are committed to inclusion and supporting disadvantaged pupils
- Wide range of enrichment activities to develop confidence and resilience
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance remains below national averages with persistent absence still too high
- Overall pupil achievement is inconsistent with too many not making secure progress
- Teaching does not consistently identify and address gaps in pupil understanding during lessons
- Sixth form outcomes remain weak and below national averages
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities remains variable
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Physical activities, creative activities, leadership activities, outdoor learning
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is working to improve across most areas of the school, with particular focus needed on student achievement, attendance, and teaching quality. While safeguarding is effective and the school has a positive culture, inconsistent progress and below-average outcomes remain key concerns.
At a Glance
61.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
118 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
17.9
Avg class size
45
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
754 pupils
1,250 capacity
496 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Runcorn
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Runcorn
Admissions Demand - Halton
Places available
1,640
Applications
1,432
Got 1st preference
96.4%
Got preferred school
99.5%
Secondary admissions across Halton (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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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
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
13.16186%
Overall absence
37.61714%
Persistent absence
747
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
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School
Brookvale Primary School
Gorsewood Primary School
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
Palace Fields Primary Academy
St Berteline's CofE Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Hillview Primary School
Aston by Sutton Primary School
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