Ormiston Chadwick Academy

Ormiston Chadwick Academy, located in Widnes, Cheshire, is a mixed-gender, secondary academy serving students aged 11 to 16. With a capacity for 976 students, it currently enrolls 921 pupils, reflecting a near-full school community. The academy is nestled in an urban setting and serves a diverse community with a significant portion of students eligible for free school meals (51.4%). As an academy sponsor led institution, it operates under the Ormiston Academies Trust. The school emphasizes a non-selective admissions policy, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all students within its catchment. The principal, Jennifer Lowry-Johnson, leads the school with a focus on high expectations and student progress. The school does not offer a sixth form, allowing it to concentrate resources on the key secondary phase. Its motto and ethos are encapsulated by the commitment to making the biggest difference in students' lives, a sentiment echoed throughout its educational approach.