Frodsham CofE Primary School

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

Frodsham, WA66AF Ofsted: Good 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
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
25 February 2020
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
School Lane
Overton
Frodsham, WA66AF

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111247
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
School Lane, Overton, Frodsham, WA6 6AF
Age range
2-11
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
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
225
Free School Meals
5.0% (11 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.4 (11.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 109.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
225 pupils
2-11

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

"Love each other, as God loves us"

Christian values are at the heart of all that we do every child is valued as an individual inclusion respect responsibility for themselves and others kindness Love and care

Church of England school with strong links to St Laurence Church; Christian ethos

Facilities

pond woodland/forest area adventure playground outdoor learning space mud kitchen

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School and Outdoor Learning Read, Write Inc phonics Times Tables Rock Stars School Music Development Plan

Financial Information

Nursery fees are £6.30 per hour, paid termly. Early Years Entitlement funding is available for up to 15 hours per week for children aged 3 and over, starting the term after their 3rd birthday. 30 hours of free childcare for eligible parents and funding for 2-year-olds (up to 15 hours). Lunch available as hot lunch for £3.00 per day.

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