Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
Address: Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Wharford Lane
Town/City: Runcorn
County: Cheshire
Postcode: WA7 1QU
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01928 571217
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: Ormiston Academies Trust
Sponsor: Ormiston Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Linsey Hand
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 631 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.2%

Location and administration

URN: 147683
DfE Number: 876/4005
UKPRN: 10085101
UPRN: 10090873207
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Halton (E06000006)
Constituency: Runcorn and Helsby (E14001455)
Electoral Ward: Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor (E05013175)

Easting & Northing: 356501E, 383156N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 20' 38.9" N 2° 39' 16.88" W
Plus Code: 9C5V88VW+M4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Windmill Hill Primary School (1.2km)
  2. Daresbury Primary School (1.5km)
  3. Moore Primary School (1.6km)
  4. St Berteline's CofE Primary School (1.7km)
  5. St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool (2.2km)
  6. Gorsewood Primary School (2.2km)
  7. Bridgewater Park Primary School (2.2km)
  8. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (2.4km)
  9. Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School (2.5km)
  10. Astmoor Primary School (2.5km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Daniel Adams - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Neil Connolly - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Chris Davidson - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Christopher Davidson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Lynzi Gault - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Rachel Gourley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Linsey Hand - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Tuesday Humby - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Simon Hurst - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2025.
  • Mrs Melanie-Jane Lyne - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Shahram Mesdaghi - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2027.
  • Eileen Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Gaynor TWITE - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 March 2027.
  • Emma Weston - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2030.