Waverton Community Primary School
Chester, CH3 7QT · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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58th 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 1,665 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| 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.
Waverton Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 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 aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted report card influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Waverton Community Primary School
Overview
Waverton Community Primary School is a close-knit village school where pupils are "known well and cared for by staff." The report describes a nurturing environment where pupils "enjoy their learning and achieve well," with attendance rates above the national average. While most aspects of the school meet the expected standard, specific areas in the early years and writing require attention to ensure consistent high-quality outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve well" in national tests, with results "above the national average for 3 years" in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Attendance is high, with "persistent absence [being] well below the national average" due to proactive support for families.
- Staff create a "calm and orderly environment" where interactions are "polite and respectful," and bullying is addressed promptly.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "carefully sequenced," helping pupils build knowledge effectively across subjects.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "progress well from their starting points" thanks to tailored support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure early years staff use "high-quality interactions" to extend children’s language and deepen learning.
- Expectations for early years achievement need raising so children "learn and develop as successfully as they can."
- Teaching of writing must consistently challenge pupils capable of achieving "greater depth" to improve attainment in line with national expectations.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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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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