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Great Sankey High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Gary Evans

corporate_fareOMEGA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

location_onWarrington, WA5 3AA

language Visit Website phone 1925724118

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

2,124

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Attainment 8

50.5

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Warrington

#876 of 3,216 nationally

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Great Sankey High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Warrington, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Great Sankey High School is an academy converter in Warrington, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of OMEGA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 2,087 pupils on roll, of whom 11% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.5, placing the school #6 in Warrington and #876 of 3,216 nationally. 48.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 26 A-level subjects. 49.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 29.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.16 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 3.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

50.5

Grade 5+ E&M

48.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.0%

Entering EBacc45.30%

EBacc APS4.52

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86.30%

EBacc APS4.6

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.35

2022

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS4.51

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.38

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4.36

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.16

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.0%

Achieving A*–A29.2%

Achieving A*–B49.8%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate98.7%

A-level subjects offered26

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.17

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate96.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

103

Retention rate96.10%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

101

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 March 2023

Inspection Report

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20 September 2017

Inspection Report

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04 January 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-09-20

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-05-04

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.5%(31 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,087 pupils. During this period, there were 46 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	2,087	46	2.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,083	93	4.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,092	107	5.1%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,084	128	6.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,085	200	9.6%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,118	186	8.8%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,124	169	8.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,128	146	6.9%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,119	116	5.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,118	115	5.4%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,104	90	4.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	2,094	90	4.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	2,087	47	2.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	2,090	55	2.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	2,005	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	2,005	37	1.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	2,006	42	2.1%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,919	26	1.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,926	17	0.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,929	10	0.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,852	8	0.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,859	14	0.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,874	11	0.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,839	7	0.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,838	8	0.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,842	3	0.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 106 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 46 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 41 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 16 pupils

Hearing Impairment 13 pupils

Visual Impairment 13 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

67.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

69.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree8%

agree34%

disagree36%

strongly disagree17%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree13%

agree37%

disagree34%

strongly disagree13%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree14%

agree29%

disagree23%

strongly disagree15%

don't know2%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes23%

no77%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree7%

agree16%

disagree29%

strongly disagree45%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree21%

agree44%

disagree17%

strongly disagree8%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree19%

agree44%

disagree23%

strongly disagree9%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree22%

agree51%

disagree19%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree63%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree56%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree12%

agree38%

disagree24%

strongly disagree13%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes46%

no54%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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