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.

Warrington has 13 secondary schools, of which 1 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 12 rated Good — 100% of secondary schools in Warrington are rated Good or Outstanding overall. King's Leadership Academy Warrington currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Warrington follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

13
Total schools
1
Outstanding
8%
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 80 View school
🥈 Lymm High School
Secondary
 Good 77 View school
🥉 Bridgewater High School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
4. Culcheth High School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
5. St Gregory's Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
6. Great Sankey High School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
7. Penketh High School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
8. Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
9. Beamont Collegiate Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
10. Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
11. Padgate Academy
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
12. Birchwood Community High School
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
13. UTC Warrington
Secondary
 Good 25 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 1 (8%) 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?
8% of secondary schools in Warrington are rated Outstanding and 92% 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.