St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Northwich, CW8 1JW · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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59th 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 4,199 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 191 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 national median in reading and writing? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by "warm and welcoming relationships" and a "nurturing environment." Leaders have high ambitions for pupils, who work hard to meet these expectations and achieve well in a "suitably broad and balanced" curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported, with staff who "truly care" and leaders who deal with incidents effectively.
- The curriculum is logically ordered and tailored to the local context, ensuring children are "well prepared for learning."
- Reading is a high priority, with staff well trained in phonics and books carefully matched to pupils’ known sounds.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are quickly identified and receive carefully chosen support to achieve well.
- Staff feel well supported by leaders, who are "considerate of the well-being and workload of staff."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not revisit key knowledge frequently enough, meaning pupils sometimes fail to embed essential knowledge into their long-term memory.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders prioritising safety, ensuring staff access necessary training, and responding swiftly to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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
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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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