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At Padgate Academy we aim to make our students creative and confident builders of their future, enabling them to be the best version of themselves, whilst mirroring the values of the school.

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Mr Adam McMillan BA (Hons)

I am absolutely delighted and proud to welcome you to Padgate Academy. We are a warm, vibrant, and inclusive secondary school at the heart of central Warrington, and we are proud to be part of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) — a partnership that enables us to share expertise, opportunities, and a strong commitment to excellence for every student.

Padgate Academy is at a truly exciting point in its growth and development, with significant investment in new facilities taking place across the school. These improvements are transforming our learning environment and ensuring our students benefit from state-of-the-art classrooms, specialist spaces, and cutting-edge technology that support innovative and inspiring teaching and learning

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1 day ago

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🎭 Just 2 Days to Go! 🎭

Our talented Arts Award students are looking forward to presenting Teechers by John Godber this Thursday!

Join us for an evening of live theatre and support our students as they showcase the creativity, teamwork, and dedication they've developed throughout their Arts Award journey.

📅 Thursday, 9th July
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Drama Studio

🎟️ Free admission – if you haven't already, scan the QR code on the poster to reserve your seat.

Recommended for ages 12+ due to teenage themes.

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2 days ago

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We are incredibly proud to announce that we have been awarded the Character Quality Mark Plus by the Association for Character Education!

This prestigious recognition celebrates our commitment to developing not only academic success but also the character, resilience, confidence, and values that help our students flourish.

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If your child is currently in Year 5 and you are considering Padgate Academy, we encourage you to contact Reception if you would like further information about our SEND provision or would like to attend an upcoming information event.
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6 days ago

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6 days ago

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We have had 2 great transition days. Our new Year 7 students have demonstrated all of our PRIDE values and we can’t wait for them to start in September! 🌟🎉👏

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6 days ago

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🎭 Padgate's Arts Award Students Present: Teechers by John Godber 🎭

Join us for an evening of live theatre as our talented Arts Award students present Teechers by John Godber.

This production has been created as part of our students' Arts Award journey, showcasing their creativity, teamwork, and dedication. We are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved and look forward to sharing their hard work with you.

📅 Date: 9th July
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: Drama Studio
🎟️ Free admission – scan the QR code on the poster to reserve your seat.

Recommended for ages 12+ due to teenage themes

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1 week ago

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🌞 Our Summer School bookings are now available! 🎉

📚 All the information you need can be found through the booking link. 🔗

🌈 We can’t wait to welcome everyone for a fantastic summer of learning, fun, and new experiences! ☀️✨

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1 week ago

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🌟 Could you help shape the future of our school? 🌟

We are looking for a Parent Governor to join our governing board and make a real difference to the education and wellbeing of our students.

As a Parent Governor, you'll work alongside school leaders and other governors to help guide the strategic direction of the school, support high standards, and ensure every young person has the opportunity to succeed. You don't need to have previous governance experience—training and support will be provided. What matters most is your enthusiasm, commitment, and willingness to contribute.

If you are a parent or carer of a student at our school and would like to play an active role in our school community, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Applications are now open.

For an Expression of interest form please e-mail Principal@padgateacademy.co.uk
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