Wargrave CofE Primary School

A not judged voluntary controlled school school in St. Helens. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wargrave CofE Primary School.

Newton-Le-Willows, WA128QL Ofsted: Not Judged Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
26 November 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bradlegh Road
Newton-Le-Willows, WA128QL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104787
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Bradlegh Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8QL
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
425
Free School Meals
38.6% (164 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.6% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
42
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
425 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"I am... Truth - Friendship - Respect"

Truth Friendship Respect

Wargrave is a Church of England primary school with secure links to Emmanuel Wargrave Church. The school bases its ethos on Christian values and holds acts of worship, Eucharist is held termly, and there is a JESUS and ME Club (JAM) run by the church. The school emphasises Christian values as part of its curriculum and community life.

Facilities

Forest School sessions Indoor and outdoor early years provision (2 Year Old Provision) with dedicated indoor and outdoor classrooms Nursery outdoor garden

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS curriculum with seven areas of learning (Communication & Language, Language & Literacy, Mathematics, Expressive Arts & Design, Understanding the World, Personal Development, Physical Development) Phonics in Nursery using Little Wandle Foundation for Phonics Reception uses Think Equal and the school’s I am curriculum; Mastering Number in Mathematics; Reading and writing emphasis; Weekly key texts Maths No Problem sequence of learning and Maths responsiveness across year groups Forest School sessions and emphasis on awe, wonder, and enquiry across the curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap-around sessions are available: 8:50am start with 8:00am-8:50am wrap-around in the morning and 4:00pm-6:00pm wrap-around in the afternoon. The school offers both 15-hour and 30-hour places for Nursery provision.

SEND Provision

SENCO - Mrs Amanda Kamczyk; Local Offer information; SEND Information Report 2023; SEND Policy; Child-Friendly SEND Policy.

Admissions Criteria

Maintained nursery with 2 Year Old Provision; up to 3-year-olds attend Reception the term after their third birthday. For Nursery admissions, applications can be requested via the school office or St Helens Admissions. 30 Hours Free Childcare eligibility criteria are provided and applications for 30 hours can be made via gov.uk; 2-year-olds may be admitted to the 2 Year Old Provision with eligibility. Nursery: 15 hours free for 3-year-olds; some children may qualify for 30 hours. Applications via school office or St Helens Admissions. Details on admissions and timelines are provided in the Nursery/Admissions sections of the site.

Financial Information

2 Year Old Provision charges: 8:00am-6:00pm, £6 per hour or £40 per day. Wrap-around hours are available. 3&4-year-olds are eligible for 15/30 hours free childcare; additional wrap-around hours may incur charges. See Nursery page for charging policy.

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