Weaverham Primary Academy
Northwich, CW8 3BD · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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73rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.3/10 against 2,024 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Weaverham Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 10.0% 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 (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 113 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 core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Weaverham Primary Academy
Overview
Weaverham Primary Academy is a school where pupils are described as happy, safe, and proud of their community. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum that motivates learners, resulting in pupils who achieve well academically and socially. The school fosters a calm, orderly environment where staff hold high expectations for behaviour and provide effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school, get on well together, and feel "happy and safe" due to staff care.
- Leaders have designed a curriculum that is "organised well" so pupils learn knowledge in a "logical order," enhanced by visits and visitors.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff deliver phonics well, and pupils "learn to read fluently and confidently."
- Staff provide "highly effective support" to pupils with SEND, adapting the curriculum so they access the same learning as peers.
- Staff feel valued, with leaders being "considerate of staff’s well-being and workload."
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not use assessment systems as intended in one or two subjects, failing to identify misconceptions or gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Provision for spiritual development lacks sufficient opportunities for pupils to learn about different cultures, faiths, and religions, limiting personal development.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training to recognise risks and working well with external agencies to support pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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