Best Secondary Schools in Warrington 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 13 schools across Warrington. Updated with 2025–26 data.

13
Total schools
2
Outstanding
15%
Outstanding rate
68.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
41.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 King's Leadership Academy Warrington
Secondary
 Outstanding 74 View school
🥈 Bridgewater High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 69 View school
🥉 Lymm High School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
4. St Gregory's Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
5. Great Sankey High School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
6. Culcheth High School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
7. Beamont Collegiate Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
8. Penketh High School
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
9. Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
10. Birchwood Community High School
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
11. Padgate Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 36 View school
12. UTC Warrington
Secondary
 Good 35 View school
13. Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Secondary
 Inadequate 34 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Warrington?
There are 13 secondary schools in Warrington, of which 2 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Warrington?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Warrington is King's Leadership Academy Warrington. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Warrington?
Primary and secondary school applications in Warrington are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Warrington council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Warrington?
15% of secondary schools in Warrington are rated Outstanding and 69% are rated Good. 89.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.