Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
Warrington, WA5 1BD · Warrington · primary school
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1st 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 — 9.9/10 against 2,592 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 24.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2024. 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 (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join art club, Competitive Sports after school club, and Wasps Link Club. The school offers tennis and swimming, participates in the Warrington Primary Arts Network, and attends the Tatton Show school event. Trips include gallery visits, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 337 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the arts network opportunities integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
Overview
This is an "exceptional school" where pupils make "the best possible start to their education." The report highlights high levels of ambition, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, resulting in extremely well-achieved outcomes across the curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "meticulously set out" and "highly ambitious," ensuring pupils develop a "deep body of knowledge" by Year 6.
- Staff expertly adapt teaching for pupils with SEND, allowing them to "learn well alongside their classmates."
- Reading is "woven through the school’s curriculum," with phonics taught with "accuracy and consistency" so many pupils are "fluent readers by the end of key stage 1."
- Pupils "behave impeccably," treating one another with "genuine care, respect and understanding."
- Leaders provide "high-quality training" and support staff well-being, while governors offer "effective challenge and support."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 96% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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