Great Sankey Primary School
Warrington, WA5 1SB · Warrington · primary school
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4th 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 — 8.8/10 against 4,240 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Sankey Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 22.0% of pupils, 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 (8.8 out of 10 either way). An Ofsted inspection in November 2025 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Eco Club, participate in multi-sport, netball, rugby, cross-country, and football, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 350 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 who have not yet reached the expected standard? How are the separate Ofsted grades from the recent inspection reflected in current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Great Sankey Primary School
Overview
Great Sankey Primary School is described as a place where "every pupil is valued, cared for and thrives." The report highlights a "calm, nurturing and friendly environment" where staff build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in a culture of respect where pupils feel safe and are well prepared for their next stages of education.
Strengths
- Pupils "do very well in national tests and across the wider curriculum," with "bespoke adaptations" ensuring those who fall behind quickly catch up.
- Attendance is high, supported by "innovative approaches" and collaborative work with families to remove barriers.
- Behaviour is characterised by "respect, attentiveness and positive engagement," with bullying "not tolerated" and disagreements resolved quickly.
- The curriculum is of "high quality," with teachers using "high-quality interactions" to encourage pupils to explain learning using "ambitious vocabulary."
- The early years provision is "inclusive, ambitious and nurturing," helping children develop a "wide vocabulary" and "high levels of independence."
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors should "sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas" and seek "continued improvement" to drive a "transformational impact for all pupils," particularly those facing barriers to learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring that concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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