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ClosedSecondaryURN 138198

Sandymoor

Free schools · Runcorn · WA7 1QU

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

492

Local authority

Halton

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Runcorn, Halton, 492 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 16.6%.

Open schools in Runcorn
37
Secondary schools in Runcorn
4
Academies among open schools in Runcorn
35% (13)
Open schools in WA7
39
Secondary in WA7
4
Open schools in Halton LA
70
Secondary in Halton LA
7

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in RuncornNear WA7

Overview

School type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Closed
URN
138198

Location

Address
Wharford Lane, Sandymoor
Postcode
WA7 1QU
Town
Runcorn
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Halton
District
Halton
Constituency
Weaver Vale
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 17 Jan 2019.

Pupils on roll
492
Boys / girls
295 / 197
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
492 / 900 (55%)
Free school meals
16.6%
FSM pupils
68
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Supported by a trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sally Jones

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