Great Sankey High School
Great Sankey High School is a secondary located in Warrington, WA5 3AA. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 2,084 pupils on roll.
Great Sankey High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Warrington
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 2175
Number of Pupils: 2084
Number of Boys: 1081
Number of Girls: 1003
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 8.8
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-11
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2017-10-17
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Evans
Phone: 01925724118
Website: http://www.greatsankey.org
Location: Barrow Hall Lane, Great Sankey
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Great Sankey High School
What is the Ofsted rating of Great Sankey High School?
Great Sankey High School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Great Sankey High School admit?
Great Sankey High School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Great Sankey High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Great Sankey High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Great Sankey High School?
Great Sankey High School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Great Sankey High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Great Sankey High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Great Sankey High School?
Yes — MyLittleEyes lists homes to rent and buy near Great Sankey High School in Warrington. Scroll down to see available properties within 1 mile of the school.
