Frodsham CofE Primary School
Frodsham, WA6 6AF · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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36th of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester we can score, 129 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 the 1,845 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 5.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Frodsham CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access clubs including Lego, Chess, Debate, and Computing, alongside sports such as Tag Rugby, Netball, and Cricket. Arts and music options include Streetdance, Choir, and Art & Craft, with Forest School trips. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining from different educational backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Frodsham CofE Primary School
Overview
Frodsham CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils feel safe, valued, and well cared for, often describing the community as “one big family.” Leaders have successfully sustained high expectations for behaviour and achievement since the last graded inspection.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong values such as “friendship, compassion, kindness and respect” and are “highly supportive of each other.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and well-mapped, with reading prioritised from Nursery; pupils read with “confidence and enthusiasm.”
- Teachers use “skilful questioning” in core subjects to check understanding and quickly address misconceptions.
- Effective systems support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can “access learning successfully.”
- Staff feel supported by leaders who prioritise their “workload and well-being,” and the governing body provides “effective support and challenge.”
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not check that pupils have retained important knowledge from past learning when introducing new topics.
- The school should ensure that “gaps in pupils’ knowledge are identified and addressed swiftly” so pupils can build securely on what they already know.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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