King's Leadership Academy Warrington vs Padgate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Leadership Academy Warrington
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
804 students
Padgate Academy
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
661 students
| Measure | King's Leadership Academy Warrington Warrington, North West | Padgate Academy Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 536 | #418 of 536 |
| National rank | #349 of 4,090 | #3416 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 804 | 661 |
| Pupils on roll | 804 | 661 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 51.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.0 | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.7% | 29.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 88% | 57.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.28 | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kingswarrington.com/ | padgateacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •King's Leadership Academy Warrington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 21.6).
- •King's Leadership Academy Warrington is the larger school with 804 students compared with 661.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is King's Leadership Academy Warrington better than Padgate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King's Leadership Academy Warrington ranks higher (87.3 vs 21.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are King's Leadership Academy Warrington and Padgate Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Leadership Academy Warrington: 804. Padgate Academy: 661. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Leadership Academy Warrington and Padgate Academy rank in North West?
King's Leadership Academy Warrington is 36th of 536 and Padgate Academy is 418th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).