Woolston CofE Aided Primary School
Warrington, WA1 4QL · Warrington · primary school
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12th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.2/10 against 3,685 of them, against 8.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woolston CofE Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and an Easter Bonnet Craft session.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 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 breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Woolston CofE Aided Primary School
Overview
Pupils “flourish at this welcoming and aspirational school” where they are happy, safe, and eager to learn. The report highlights a “stimulating and ambitious curriculum” that motivates all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve highly. Overall effectiveness is judged as ‘Good’, with behaviour and attitudes rated ‘Outstanding’.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour and “highly positive attitudes to learning”, creating an environment where lessons are rarely disrupted.
- The curriculum is well-structured, with clear sequencing of knowledge and a strong focus on vocabulary, ensuring pupils “access new curriculum content with confidence”.
- Reading is “pivotal throughout the school’s curriculum”; staff deliver phonics consistently well, meaning “almost all pupils become fluent and accurate readers by the end of Year 2”.
- SEND needs are “identified early and accurately”, with teachers using skilled strategies to ensure these pupils access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils develop a “mature and thoughtful approach” to diversity, demonstrating empathy and understanding that everyone should be treated with respect.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects where curriculums are less well established”, teachers’ subject knowledge is not as secure, meaning pupils’ achievement is not as strong as it could be.
- Some governors “lack sufficient awareness of some aspects of the school’s curriculum”, which limits their ability to offer appropriate levels of challenge.
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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