Burtonwood Community Primary School
Warrington, WA5 4AQ · Warrington · primary school
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23rd of 57 primary schools in Warrington we can score, 69 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 3,597 of them, against 7.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burtonwood Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join guitar, art, gardening, board game, mystery hunters, and French clubs. Sports include Freedom Football and football. Arts activities feature a choir, KS2 productions, and year group showcases. Trips range from local farms to a 2-night residential in York.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What are the specific entry criteria for the next academic year? How are the residential trips funded for families?
What Ofsted said about Burtonwood Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils feel safe and happy, demonstrating respect for others and a strong sense of fairness. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that enables pupils to make connections between prior and new learning, resulting in good achievement across subjects. The school fosters a positive culture where pupils take pride in their learning and eagerly accept responsibilities such as becoming anti-bullying ambassadors.
Strengths
- Leaders have ordered subject knowledge logically, helping pupils gain a "secure body of knowledge over time."
- Teachers deliver curriculums skilfully, using regular checks to address misconceptions swiftly and present information with clarity.
- Staff are well-equipped to teach phonics, ensuring pupils read with "confidence and fluency" through matched books and timely support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well to learn the same curriculum as their peers and progress well.
- Governors and trustees are highly committed, maintaining an accurate view of education quality and monitoring improvement priorities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff encourage pupils to read a "wide enough range of high-quality books and texts" to develop necessary vocabulary.
- Leaders should improve staff expertise in the early years curriculum so children have sufficient opportunities to "practise and embed their learning."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders responding swiftly to concerns while keeping accurate records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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