Park Road Community Primary School
WARRINGTON, WA5 3EF · Warrington · primary school
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8th 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 3,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3/10 among 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Road Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in November 2025 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils take part in a Residential Adventure at Fox Howl, a Seaside Geography Adventure at Thurstaston Beach, and a Discovering Ancient Egypt trip in Liverpool.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the November 2025 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Park Road Community Primary School
Overview
Park Road Community Primary School is described as a community where "pupils thrive and families feel at home." The report highlights "exemplary behaviour," high attendance, and a curriculum that ensures pupils secure essential knowledge, with disadvantaged pupils thriving due to precise support.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning," with bullying being "very rare" and incidents dealt with swiftly.
- Leaders provide "high-quality support" for disadvantaged pupils, using pupil premium funding to ensure staff have the expertise to adapt learning to individual needs.
- Governors and leaders place "inclusion at the heart of their work," actively monitoring impact and ensuring pupils are central to decision-making.
- The personal development programme helps pupils understand "equality, discrimination and tolerance," while extra-curricular opportunities nurture talents and aspirations.
- Staff are held in "high esteem" by colleagues, who appreciate the care provided for their wellbeing and professional development.
Areas to improve
- In English and mathematics, teachers do not always check carefully enough what pupils can already do, leading some to "repeat learning that they already know."
- In the early years, staff do not consistently use assessments of what children can already do to design activities that "help move children’s learning forward."
- Tasks and resources for some pupils, particularly those with high prior attainment or in the early years, are sometimes "not challenging enough" to deepen knowledge sufficiently.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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