Whitby Heath Primary School
Ellesmere Port, CH65 6RJ · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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100th 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 4,169 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.3/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 62% | 1.36 |
| 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.
Whitby Heath Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join film club, arts and crafts, music and performing arts, and baking sessions. The school also offers nature walks, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 406 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 activities are included in the weekly nature walks? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Whitby Heath Primary School
Overview
Whitby Heath Primary School is described as a “warm, inclusive” environment where pupils are “extremely happy” and thrive due to strong relationships with adults. The report highlights “exemplary” behaviour and attitudes, alongside “highly ambitious” curricula that enable pupils to achieve highly and develop a “secure body of knowledge” in many subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, being “polite, well-mannered and eager to engage in conversation,” with a culture that is “highly motivated to learn.”
- The school offers a “vast range of carefully planned opportunities” for personal development, including clubs, trips, and residential visits that “broaden their horizons and aspirations.”
- Staff deliver the curriculum “expertly,” using “well-chosen activities” and promptly resolving misconceptions, while governors are “knowledgeable and very well-equipped” to hold leaders to account.
- Reading is a high priority, with staff delivering phonics “skilfully” and ensuring most pupils read fluently by the end of Year 2.
- Leaders show “tremendous consideration” for staff workload and well-being, creating a supportive environment where staff feel “important and valued.”
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, pupils do not recall prior learning securely, which “hinders pupils’ progress through these subject curriculums.”
- The school should refine its processes to check on what pupils know and can “confidently remember over time” in these specific subjects.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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