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Padgate

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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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Welcome from our Principal

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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5 days ago

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🌸 Easter Break Wishes 🌸

As we reach the end of the spring term, we wish all our students, families, and staff a happy and restful Easter break. Take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with those around you.

A special message to our Year 11 students: GCSE examinations will begin from May. Make the most of this holiday—stay focused, revise consistently, and keep working hard. Every effort you make now will count!

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for a successful final term.

🐣 Happy Easter!

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6 days ago

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6 days ago

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Planet Matters Day every third week where we offer a delicious meat-free menu in our canteen! From hearty veggie favourites to fresh, colourful dishes, our students are enjoying food that’s not only tasty but better for the planet too. 💚

Choosing plant-based meals helps reduce our environmental impact—and today proves you don’t need meat to have a great meal! 🌎✨

Take a look at what’s on offer and see how we’re making a difference, one plate at a time.

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7 days ago

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Today, on World Autism Awareness Day, we celebrate the uniqueness of every mind. 💙
At our school, we believe that understanding, kindness, and inclusion make our community stronger. Let’s take time to listen, learn, and support one another—because everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and included.
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Thank you so much to CAFTcharity for donating 36 Easter Eggs to our students here at Padgate Academy 🐣

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2 weeks ago

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Today, our some of our Year 8 and 9’s student leadership presented their road safety ideas to Warrington Council 🚦👏

We’re proud to see our students raise awareness and promote safety in the local community is fantastic 🌟

A reminder that road safety is everyone’s responsibility 🚗🚶‍♀️ – please be considerate, use crossings safely, and look out for one another ❤️

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2 weeks ago

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🌿 GCSE Geography Fieldwork Trip 🌿

On Tuesday 17th and Thursday 26th March, students visited Loggerheads Country Park in North Wales to conduct their fieldwork as part of their GCSE course. We investigated tourism impacts and changes in river flow.

Well done to all students for their enthusiasm and excellent work throughout the visit! 👏

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