Wargrave CofE Primary School
Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8QL · St. Helens · primary school
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43rd of 52 primary schools in St. Helens we can score, 54 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 — 3.1/10 against 1,986 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wargrave CofE 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%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 424 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
What specific support is available for pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? How does the school ensure that the curriculum remains engaging for students who have already reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Wargrave CofE Primary School
Overview
Wargrave C of E Primary School is described as a place where pupils feel "happy and safe" and maintain "warm relationships with adults." The report highlights that pupils "engage fully in their lessons" and are well-prepared for the next stages of their education, supported by a "calm, friendly atmosphere." Despite recent changes, the school ensures high expectations are met, with pupils demonstrating positive attitudes and rarely disrupting learning.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve well" and are "prepared for the next stages of their education," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff are "adept at addressing pupils’ misconceptions" and use checking systems effectively to identify and fill gaps in knowledge.
- There is a "love of reading" evident throughout the school, with most pupils becoming "fluent readers by the end of Year 2."
- The school offers valuable enrichment through "trips, clubs and events" and community work, which "add considerable value to pupils’ learning."
- Governors are "well informed" and support staff well-being while holding leaders to account for the quality of education.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the "precise knowledge that pupils should learn is not clear enough to staff," hindering consistent planning.
- Expectations for "handwriting and grammar are not consistently high enough across subjects," leaving some pupils unable to write legibly or punctuate accurately by Year 2.
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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 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
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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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