Padgate Academy
| Padgate Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
 | |
Insall Road Padgate , , WA2 0LN England | |
| Coordinates | 53°24′40″N 2°33′36″W / 53.411°N 2.560°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Established | 1970s |
| Department for Education URN | 139072 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Principal | M. Barclay. |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 500+ |
| Website | http://www.padgateacademy.co.uk/ |
Padgate Academy is a coeducational secondary school with academy status, located in the Padgate area of Warrington in the English county of Cheshire.[1]
It was first known as Padgate Community High School and then became Lysander Community High School. The school converted to academy status on 1 January 2013 and was renamed University Academy Warrington. Previously it was a community school under the direct control of Warrington Borough Council. The school continues to coordinate with Warrington Borough Council regarding its admissions.
As of December 2018, the school was rebrokered and became Padgate Academy, sponsored by The Challenge Academy Trust.[2]
Notable former pupils
- Chris Evans - radio and television presenter[3]
- Kerry Katona - reality television personality
References
- ^ "Padgate Academy - Home". padgateacademy.co.uk. 14 June 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ^ "The Challenge Academy Trust – TCAT Warrington". tcat.uk.com. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ^ Lister, David (14 April 2001). "Chris Evans: The star who fell to earth". The Independent. Retrieved 23 May 2008.
External links
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