Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–19 · Runcorn, Halton
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is a secondary school in Runcorn, Halton for ages 11–19 (academy sponsor led). Halton has published a last distance offered for this school for Year 7 2022 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Barnfield Avenue, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6EP
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Halton
- Pupils on roll
- 754 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 60.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 13 January 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils experience a welcoming and inclusive school, where they feel part of a community.”
- “The school's pastoral support shapes pupils’ day-to-day experiences.”
- “Pupils say they feel safe and cared for by adults, who listen and respond when concerns arise.”
To improve
- “While many pupils enjoy school and engage positively in learning, their experiences are not consistently strong in all areas.”
- “Achievement remains uneven, and some pupils do not yet build learning securely over time.”
- “Variability in teaching affects how well pupils deepen their understanding and apply what they learn.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 March 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 33% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 35.9 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 93 first-preference applications, 96 offers in total, 93 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Year 7 2022 to 2026, as Halton published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Halton.
- Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy 1.7 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Sandymoor Ormiston Academy 1.8 mi Good Last distance published
- The Heath School 2.3 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Wade Deacon High School 4.7 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School 4.7 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Ormiston Chadwick Academy 5.1 mi Good Last distance published