Statham Primary School
Lymm, WA13 9BE · Warrington · primary school
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10th 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 — 9.7/10 against 3,161 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Statham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0%, 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 (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, tennis, and athletics, alongside an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Statham Primary School
Overview
Statham Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils arrive happy and ready to learn. Staff build strong, supportive relationships with families, creating an environment where children feel safe and valued. The school maintains high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who typically achieve well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- The school has prioritised reading, ensuring staff are well-trained in phonics and that books are matched to pupils’ known sounds, resulting in confident readers by key stage 2.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and explain learning clearly, using effective strategies to check understanding and address misconceptions before moving on.
- Pupils with additional needs are identified swiftly and supported to learn the same curriculum as their peers through skilful adaptations in delivery.
- Behaviour is excellent, with low-level disruption being rare; pupils are polite, keen to learn, and eager to earn rewards for positive conduct.
- Staff workload has been made more manageable, improving well-being, while governors and trustees provide appropriate support and challenge.
Areas to improve
- The school’s systems for checking how well the curriculum is implemented by staff are not always effective, meaning some pupils’ errors are not identified and addressed swiftly enough.
Safeguarding
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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