Wharton CofE Primary School
Winsford, CW7 3EP · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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107th 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 — 1.2/10 against 2,356 of them, against 1.5/10 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 | 37.0 · 6 | 62% | 0.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wharton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, 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 (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Choir, Craft, Cooking, and Story-telling and drama. Sports options cover Dodgeball, Tennis, Gymnastics, and Football. Trips include Year 6 Residential and Year 3 and 4 Residential.
Getting in
The published school roll is 244 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 support is available for the Year 6 residential preparation? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Wharton CofE Primary School
Overview
Wharton CofE Primary School is described as a place of calm where pupils are polite, well-mannered, and feel safe within a supportive community. The report highlights that the school has made significant strides since its previous inspection, particularly in improving the curriculum and raising aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit kindness and respect, benefiting from established routines and support roles such as playground leaders and anti-bullying ambassadors.
- The curriculum is now broad, balanced, and ambitious, with staff clearly mapping out learning sequences to ensure pupils know and remember more.
- Reading provision has improved dramatically, with effective phonics teaching ensuring most pupils become fluent readers by Year 2.
- Staff are highly positive and well-supported, addressing the needs of pupils with SEND extremely well through purposeful training.
- Attendance is improving due to tenacious oversight by governors and targeted support for pupils with persistent absenteeism.
Areas to improve
- The school must finalise curriculum thinking in a small number of subjects to identify fundamental knowledge and ensure pupils build detailed understanding.
- The school should identify and address knowledge gaps left by the previous curriculum so pupils have strong foundations for new learning.
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 | 21% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| 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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