Wolverham Primary and Nursery School
Ellesmere Port, CH65 5AT · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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23rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.5/10 against 1,710 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wolverham Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 277 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? How does the new inspection framework’s separate grading affect the school’s current improvement plans?
What Ofsted said about Wolverham Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Wolverham Primary and Nursery School is described as a place where "pupils are celebrated as individuals" within a "welcoming culture" defined by kindness and respect. The inspection highlights strong standards in attendance, behaviour, curriculum, inclusion, and personal development, alongside an expected standard in achievement, early years, and leadership.
Strengths
- Leaders are "relentless in their commitment to improving pupils' attendance," resulting in rates close to the national average, with disadvantaged pupils exceeding national benchmarks.
- The school fosters a "harmonious, purposeful atmosphere" where bullying is rare and pupils demonstrate "self‑discipline and a clear sense of fairness."
- Staff deliver "ambitious, well-sequenced curriculums" with high-quality training, ensuring pupils are "avid, inquisitive learners" who retain key knowledge through skilful questioning.
- Inclusion is robust, with "highly responsive" support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to access the same curriculum and enrichment opportunities as their peers.
- Personal development is extensive, with pupils demonstrating a "secure understanding of equality and difference" and feeling safe due to "warm, trusting relationships" with staff.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to strengthen the early years curriculum, including early reading," to better prepare children for Year 1, addressing inconsistencies in phonics attainment.
- Leaders should help pupils "make meaningful links between subjects and deepen their knowledge across the curriculum" to improve overall achievement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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