Westbrook Old Hall Primary School
Warrington, WA5 9QA · Warrington · primary school
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57th 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 — 1.4/10 against 2,480 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 1 | 35% | 0.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westbrook Old Hall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% 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 (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a Pupil Leadership Team, choir, orchestra, and trust-wide concerts. Trips include a Year 2 residential visit and a visit to the Blue Planet Aquarium. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 296 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the May 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Westbrook Old Hall Primary School
Overview
Westbrook Old Hall Primary School is undergoing significant changes following a period of leadership instability, with leaders now aligned in their ambition to improve pupil outcomes. While the school provides a safe, welcoming environment where pupils feel valued and attendance is improving, academic attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics remains below the national average. The report highlights that recent curriculum and teaching improvements are in their early stages and have not yet consistently raised standards across all year groups.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Pupils behave well, are "polite and show respect and kindness," and report no worries about bullying.
- Attendance rates are close to national averages, supported by effective systems for tracking absence and intervening early.
- Early years provision offers a "safe and nurturing learning environment" with strong personal, social, and emotional development.
- Staff are supported by professional development and value leaders' consideration of their workload and wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must use information about pupils' barriers to learning to adapt teaching effectively, particularly for those with special educational needs.
- Leaders should ensure consistent, high expectations of behaviour and that the curriculum is taught consistently well across all classes.
- The personal development programme needs strengthening to deepen pupils' understanding of fundamental British values and diversity.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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