Croft Primary School
Warrington, WA3 7DG · Warrington · primary school
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15th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.8/10 against 4,024 of them, against 8.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Croft Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 21.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 253 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the designated place count? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Croft Primary School
Overview
Croft Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "warm and welcoming village school" where pupils are "very happy to attend." Leaders maintain "high expectations" for academic success, resulting in pupils who "achieve well" and develop into "well-rounded citizens of the future."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with teachers using "strong subject knowledge to present learning clearly."
- Early reading and phonics are delivered "consistently well," ensuring pupils become "confident and fluent readers" by the end of Year 2.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "effective, targeted support" and achieve well.
- Behaviour is exemplary; pupils are "calm, courteous and respectful," with "no low-level disruption in lessons."
- Leaders provide a "wide range of opportunities" for pupils to develop talents in sports, creative arts, and through career visits.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects," there is "too much subject content to cover," making it difficult for teachers to prioritise key knowledge. Leaders should "refine their curriculum thinking" in these areas to help pupils remember the most important information.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "culture of vigilance" where staff are well trained to identify risks and every concern is reported.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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