Oughtrington Primary School
Lymm, WA13 9EH · Warrington · primary school
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55th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,308 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oughtrington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Oughty Owls, Just Dance, Movie Nights, Cookery and baking, Disco nights, Film nights, and Yoga with Mrs Clayton. Sports include hockey, cricket, basketball, netball, football, skipping, and hula hoops. Arts and music options cover arts and crafts, sewing and needlework, and knitting and crocheting. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 391 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Oughty Owls club?
What Ofsted said about Oughtrington Primary School
Overview
Oughtrington Primary School is described as a place where pupils and staff are “incredibly proud” and where success is “celebrated and rewarded.” The report highlights a school with “exceptional” behaviour, strong attendance, and a curriculum that is “broad, balanced and ambitious,” fostering confident individuals ready for life beyond school.
Strengths
- Pupils behave “exceptionally well,” listen attentively, and form “very positive relationships” with staff who they trust to help with concerns.
- Reading is “integral” to the school; expert staff ensure children quickly learn to read using phonics, with most becoming “accurate readers” by the end of key stage 1.
- The school provides “extremely well-thought-out” experiences, including a “plethora” of lunchtime activities and opportunities for pupils to engage with the wider community.
- Staff “skilfully adapt resources” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring additional needs are “not a barrier to learning.”
- Leadership is “effective,” with trustees and governors deploying their expertise with “great determination” while considering staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a “couple of subjects,” the curriculum is “not sufficiently clear” about the important knowledge pupils need to know, which limits teachers’ ability to ensure pupils gain the necessary depth of understanding.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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