Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Warrington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School.

Warrington, WA43EP Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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
3 December 2019
Previous grade
Good
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
Church Lane
Grappenhall
Warrington, WA43EP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111315
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Lane, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 3EP
Age range
5-11
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 Chester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
423
Free School Meals
5.2% (22 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.8%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
75.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.9 (9.6 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.2 (2.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 103.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
60
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
423 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% 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 Sacrifice Respect Peace Forgiveness Hope

St Wilfrid's CE Primary School is a Church of England Aided school. Worship and prayer are integral to the Christian ethos of the school. The school espouses an inclusive church-based ethos where everyone is welcome, and daily acts of worship and reflection are part of school life, aligning with its SIAMS traditions.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Mrs Speed; the headteacher emphasizes a happy, safe environment and partnership with home, inviting visits to the school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

WASPS Link Club Ferry Link Club Forest School Beekeepers

Facilities

Library Resource room Two form entry KS1 and KS2 buildings KS1 building with an additional hall Playgrounds Indoor activity areas Extensive playing fields Eco garden Forest School Timber trail All weather football pitch Quiet area

Curriculum Highlights

Little Wandle reading scheme Forest School program Residentials: Tattenhall and PGL

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled via Warrington Borough Council. To apply, use the online admissions form; our school form is only required if you are a regular attending member of St Wilfrid's Church or any other church.

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