Open Other Secondary Mixed

Padgate Academy

Insall Road, Warrington, WA2 0LN
Part of: THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Padgate Academy
Warrington, WA2 0LN
642 Pupils
750 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
49.40% FSM %
313 Boys
329 Girls
About Padgate Academy

Padgate Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Warrington, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 642 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Adam McMillan.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Warrington or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Warrington
Region North West
Administrative District Warrington
Parliamentary Constituency Warrington North
Ward Poulton North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-12-2018
UKPRN 10082088
URN 146765
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Hollowell Chair of Local Governing Body 27/01/2026 26/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Hollowell Chair of Local Governing Body 27/01/2026 16/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carole Owen Chair of Local Governing Body 30/01/2019 26/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lindsay Brett Local Governor 02/12/2025 01/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Stephen Cook Local Governor 16/12/2005 16/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rebekah Cooke Local Governor 20/11/2023 19/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Andrew Hawley Local Governor 17/12/2024 16/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Hollowell Local Governor 17/12/2024 26/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ben Large Local Governor 05/03/2024 04/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adam McMillan Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Kieran Morris Local Governor 08/01/2024 07/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Nikki Phipps Local Governor 17/12/2024 16/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate
0.43 km • Warrington
Other
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
0.58 km • WARRINGTON
Other
Brook Acre Community Primary School
0.63 km • Warrington
Other
Cinnamon Brow Church of England Primary School
0.8 km • Warrington
Other
Kassia Academy and Support Services
0.92 km • Warrington
Other
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
1.01 km • Warrington
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Padgate Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Warrington, Warrington.
Padgate Academy has 642 pupils, with a capacity of 750.
Padgate Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Headteacher at Padgate Academy is Mr Adam McMillan.
Padgate Academy is at Insall Road, Warrington, WA2 0LN, in the Warrington local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Padgate Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Padgate Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Adam McMillan
Insall Road, Warrington, WA2 0LN
01925822632
padgateacademy.co.uk
Location
WA2 0LN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146765
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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