Whitley Village School
Warrington, WA4 4QH · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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12th 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 3,124 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 62% | 5.39 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitley Village School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% 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 6.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 77 pupils against a stated capacity of 96. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Whitley Village School
Overview
Whitley Village School is described as a “small, friendly village school” where pupils “love attending” and feel a “strong sense of belonging.” The report highlights an “exciting, well-ordered curriculum” and “exemplary” behaviour, noting that staff are well-trained and deeply committed to pupil success. While the school achieves high standards in most areas, there are specific inconsistencies in how some subjects support pupils in building upon prior knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, showing “high levels of respect” and taking responsibility for their actions, even during unstructured times.
- The curriculum is “broad” and “carefully designed” to address the rural context, ensuring pupils gain an appreciation of other cultures and beliefs.
- Reading is a high priority; staff deliver phonics “skilfully” and provide immediate support, resulting in pupils becoming “fluent readers by the end of key stage 1.”
- Early identification of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is an “absolute priority,” with teachers making “skilful adaptations” to support progress.
- Leaders engage “exceptionally well with parents,” involving them fully as partners in their children’s education.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, some staff do not select activities that sufficiently support pupils to learn the intended curriculum, which can hinder how well they build on existing knowledge.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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