Proud to be

Padgate

Proud to be part of The Challenge Academy Trust

Welcome to Padgate Academy

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.

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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3 days ago

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Remembrance Day 2025
Today, we pause to remember and honour the courage and sacrifice of all who served in the armed forces, past and present. 🌺
“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #WeRemember
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3 days ago

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🎉 Students were excited yesterday as we opened the newly refurbished K Block and new toilet facilities in the main building. 🚪🚻
💬 Feedback from students and staff has been very positive, and it is great to see everyone enjoying these fantastic new facilities. 🌟
#investinginourcommunity #teachingandlearning #proudtobepadgate 💙💛
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4 days ago

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🚨 Cyber Week Reminder! 🚨

See something suspicious online? Don’t ignore it – report it! 🖥️📧
Reporting suspicious emails or activity helps protect everyone. Stay alert and stay safe! ✅

#CyberSmart #StaySafeOnline #ThinkBeforeYouClick #proudtobepadgate
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4 days ago

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🌟 Value of the Week: Integrity 🌟
At Padgate Academy, integrity is at the heart of everything we do. It means being honest, responsible, and true to our word—both inside and outside the classroom.
We believe that when everyone acts with integrity, we build a community founded on trust, respect, and lasting success for students and staff alike. 💛
Let’s celebrate honesty, accountability, and doing the right thing—even when no one is watching.

💭 Question of the Week:
Which of the following best shows integrity?
A) Telling the truth, even when it might get you in trouble.
B) Doing your homework only when the teacher reminds you.
C) Keeping a promise only if it’s convenient.
D) Blaming someone else for your mistake.

What’s your answer? Comment below! 👇

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1 week ago

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"Remember, remember, the 5th of November, gunpowder treason and plot"
To all those attending or having a fireworks event tonight, have a safe and wonderful time
Fun Fact: Around 2,000 tons of fireworks are set off across the UK each Guy Fawkes Night
#GuyFawkesNight #BonfireNight #FireworksDisplay #RememberRemember #GunpowderPlot #BritishTradition #November5th #proudtobepadgate
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2 weeks ago

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@WarringtonYFC twitter and Warrington Youth for Christ on Facebook

A huge thank you to Jonathon Hill for delivering an engaging assembly last half term on the United Nations, inspiring us all with messages of peace, cooperation, equality, and global responsibility. 🌍🙌

#UnitedNations #globalcitizens #Peace #equality #cooperation #inspiration #TogetherForChange#proudtobepadgate
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