Willaston CofE Primary School

A outstanding voluntary controlled school school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Willaston CofE Primary School.

Neston, CH642TN Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

85

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 81.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
28 February 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Neston Road
Willaston
Neston, CH642TN
Phone
1518325360
Website
willastonceprimaryschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111245
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Neston Road, Willaston, Neston, CH64 2TN
Website
www.willastonceprimaryschool.co.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
213
Free School Meals
3.3% (7 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
4.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
81.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
31.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
31.0 (+23.7 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
81.0 (+22.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
4.9 (12.6 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 110.0
2023 103.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
213 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Treat others as you want them to treat you"

Respect Compassion Perseverance Creation Service

Willaston CE Primary is a Church of England school with close links to Christ Church Willaston; collaborates with the Chester Diocesan Board of Education; Christian distinctiveness central to the school’s ethos.

Head Teacher's Message

Gary Graham, Headteacher, welcomes visitors and highlights a safe, nurturing Christian environment with high-quality education; cites the outstanding Ofsted result in February 2024 and the school’s focus on treating others with kindness.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lunchtime and After-school clubs Forest School Reading Rangers Music for Life lessons Before and After School Club (S4YC)

Facilities

Forest School Willaston Meadow Outdoor learning spaces Literacy Mill in outdoor environment

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics using Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Reading and writing via Literacy Counts framework; Literacy Mill in outdoor environment Forest School and outdoor learning Broad curriculum aligned to the National Curriculum with emphasis on character and British values International School Award (Accreditation Level) RHE/PSHE and personal development integrated into the curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Before School Club (7:45am–9:00am) and After School Club (3:20pm–6:00pm) run by S4YC; Breakfast Club costs £5.89 and Afterschool Club £13.74 (subject to change); bookings via S4YC.

SEND Provision

Holistic, tailored education for pupils with special educational needs, with partnership with parents and carers to enable each child to achieve their best and become confident individuals.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions handled by Cheshire West and Chester Council; apply online for Reception 2026; refer to Starting School 2026 booklet; In-Year transfers handled via Miss Buck.

Financial Information

Infants (Reception to Year 2) have free school meals; Years 3–6 lunch is £3.17; before/after school clubs have fees: Afterschool Club £13.74 (3:20pm–6:00pm) and Breakfast Club £5.89 (7:45am–9:00am).

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