Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy vs Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
Runcorn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
754 students
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
Runcorn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
631 students
| Measure | Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Runcorn, North West | Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #476 of 536 | #239 of 536 |
| National rank | #3781 of 4,090 | #2078 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 754 | 631 |
| Pupils on roll | 754 | 631 |
| Free school meals | 61.5% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 60.3% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.9 | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.3% | 43.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.6% | 63.7% |
| EBacc average points | 2.73 | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | 25.2 | – |
| town | Runcorn | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ormistonbolingbrokeacademy.co.uk/ | www.sandymooroa.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sandymoor Ormiston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.9 vs 15.8).
- •Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is the larger school with 754 students compared with 631.
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 Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy better than Sandymoor Ormiston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sandymoor Ormiston Academy ranks higher (47.9 vs 15.8 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 Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy and Sandymoor Ormiston Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy: 754. Sandymoor Ormiston Academy: 631. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy and Sandymoor Ormiston Academy rank in North West?
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is 476th of 536 and Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is 239th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).