Woolston Community Primary School
Warrington, WA1 4NW · Warrington · primary school
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40th 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 — 4.4/10 against 3,260 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woolston Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 6.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.4 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 pupils against a stated capacity of 226. 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
What support is available for pupils who are working towards the expected standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Woolston Community Primary School
Overview
Woolston Community Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a caring environment where pupils feel included and eager to learn. The report highlights a broad and effective curriculum that builds successfully from Reception to Year 6, supported by strong relationships between staff and pupils. Parents are described as “extremely positive” about how the school helps their children thrive both academically and socially.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy to come to school each day” and display “positive attitudes in class,” with the playground described as an “oasis of calm.”
- The curriculum is ambitious, with teachers delivering information clearly and checking understanding, helping pupils to “know more and remember more.”
- Reading is a key priority; staff are well trained in phonics, and timely support ensures pupils develop into “confident and fluent readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified swiftly and learn the curriculum successfully, with well-planned opportunities to integrate with peers.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with ready-made resources easing workload, leading staff to say they are “happy working in the school.”
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not always identify misconceptions or gaps in learning; the school should ensure teachers check how well pupils have remembered essential knowledge before moving on.
- In a small number of subjects, pupils lack the subject-specific vocabulary needed to articulate their learning clearly; the school should help teachers ensure pupils use this vocabulary fluently.
Safeguarding
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 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
—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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