Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Runcorn, WA7 1QU
Part of: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
Runcorn, WA7 1QU
599 Pupils
600 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
26.70% FSM %
300 Boys
299 Girls
About Sandymoor Ormiston Academy

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is a Secondary Free Schools serving Runcorn and the surrounding area in Halton. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the North West region.

It has 599 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: Linsey Hand.

Information on Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Halton
Region North West
Administrative District Halton
Parliamentary Constituency Runcorn and Helsby
Ward Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-12-2019
UKPRN 10085101
URN 147683
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Christopher Davidson Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2026 31/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Tuesday Humby Chair of Local Governing Body 16/04/2024 31/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Daniel Adams Local Governor 10/12/2025 09/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Chris Davidson Local Governor 05/12/2024 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Lynzi Gault Local Governor 01/12/2019 30/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Rachel Gourley Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Linsey Hand Local Governor 01/01/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Simon Hurst Local Governor 01/12/2019 27/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Melanie-Jane Lyne Local Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Shahram Mesdaghi Local Governor 20/03/2023 19/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Gaynor Twite Local Governor 20/03/2023 19/03/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Windmill Hill Primary School
1.2 km • Runcorn
Other
Daresbury Primary School
1.46 km • Warrington
Other
Moore Primary School
1.56 km • Warrington
Other
St Berteline's CofE Primary School
1.7 km • Runcorn
Other
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
2.19 km • Runcorn
Other
Gorsewood Primary School
2.22 km • Runcorn
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Runcorn, Halton.
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy has 599 pupils, with a capacity of 600.
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is Mrs Linsey Hand.
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is at Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Wharford Lane, Runcorn, WA7 1QU, in the Halton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Sandymoor Ormiston Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Linsey Hand
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Wharford Lane, Runcorn, WA7 1QU
01928571217
www.sandymooroa.co.uk
Location
WA7 1QU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147683
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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