Willaston Primary Academy
Nantwich, CW5 6QQ · Cheshire East · primary school
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87th of 114 primary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 124 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 1.2/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Willaston Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cooking, singing, guitar, and keyboard clubs. Sports include KS1 summer sports, KS2 athletics, girls' hockey, and Year 6 swimming. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 251 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Willaston Primary Academy
Overview
Willaston Primary Academy continues to be a good school, offering a harmonious environment where pupils feel safe and happy. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, fostering a community where kindness is valued and pupils thrive. The curriculum is described as ambitious and creative, with staff demonstrating secure subject knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an "ambitious and creative" curriculum where subject leaders have identified precisely the important information pupils should acquire.
- Teachers in mathematics and phonics "carefully check that pupils know and remember what they have learned," supporting fluent reading development.
- The school prioritises reading through initiatives like weekly assemblies and ‘mystery-reader’ sessions, helping older pupils build confidence by reading to younger peers.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they "learn well alongside their peers."
- Staff are "very happy and proud to work at the school," appreciating leaders' consideration for their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment strategies do not focus sharply on the important knowledge pupils should remember, leading to gaps in learning that teachers do not swiftly address.
- Leaders should ensure assessment strategies align closely with the curriculum so teachers can identify and address missed or misunderstood learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowing pupils well enough to quickly identify behavioural changes indicating concern and working proactively with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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