Frodsham Primary Academy
Frodsham, WA6 7PZ · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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17th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 1,402 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 62% | 5.04 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Frodsham Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Craft Club, Young Voices, Dance Club, Games / STEM club, Multi-Sports, Story Telling Club, and Art club. They play Boys and Girls Football, participate in the Warrington Primary Arts Network and Tatton Show, and visit the pantomime, Frodsham Market, a museum, a farm, Delamere Forest, and London. A 1-night residential stay is also offered. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 80 pupils against a stated capacity of 133. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What does the 1-night residential stay involve for younger children?
What Ofsted said about Frodsham Primary Academy
Overview
Frodsham Primary Academy is described as a school where pupils “enjoy school and arrive each morning ready to learn.” Leaders have been “highly successful in turning the fortunes of this school around,” resulting in a “good quality of education” and “Outstanding” personal development. Pupils are polite, resilient, and well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully designed” and sets out clearly “what pupils should learn and when,” taking into account local context and pupil interests.
- Staff have “secure subject knowledge” and use regular retrieval opportunities to help pupils commit learning to “long-term memory.”
- Early reading and phonics are given “high priority,” ensuring pupils become “fluent and accurate readers” who enjoy books.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified early and achieve well because staff “adapt activities skilfully” so they can access the same curriculum as peers.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils showing a “strong understanding of the fundamental British values” and using strategies to manage their well-being.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils do not attend school “high enough,” meaning they miss out on high-quality education; the school must prioritise supporting these pupils and families to ensure “maximum attendance for all.”
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 | 22% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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