Winwick CofE Primary School
Warrington, WA2 8LQ · Warrington · primary school
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31st 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,199 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 6.3/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Winwick CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 162 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Winwick CofE Primary School
Overview
Winwick C of E Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly, caring" environment where pupils are "proud to be part of its community." The report highlights an "ambitious and well thought out" curriculum that effectively supports pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, in achieving well and preparing for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully ordered, ensuring new content "builds securely on pupils’ previous learning" and helps deepen understanding of important concepts.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with staff providing "effective extra help quickly" so most pupils become "confident and fluent readers" by the end of Year 2.
- Pupils are "polite and respectful," behaving well to ensure everyone can learn "free from distractions" in a happy and safe environment.
- The school fosters positive relationships with parents, providing information that helps them support learning at home, particularly reading.
- Staff workload and well-being are balanced through effective teamwork and supportive leadership, with governors providing "valuable support and challenge."
Areas to improve
- Ensure reading books are "well matched to their phonics knowledge" for a small number of pupils who find reading difficult due to mismatched texts.
- Ensure all staff have the "subject knowledge and expertise that they need" in a small number of subjects where current knowledge hinders pupils’ progress.
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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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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