Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School

A requires improvement voluntary aided school school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School.

Northwich, CW95QQ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

30

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
19.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 23.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
14 February 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Church Walk
Northwich, CW95QQ
Phone
1606663610
Website
wittonchurchwalk.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111389
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Walk, Northwich, CW9 5QQ
Website
www.wittonchurchwalk.co.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
280 pupils
Setting
Urban: 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
260
Free School Meals
31.8% (83 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
23.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
99.0
Maths Score:
98.0
Grammar Score:
98.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 98.0 99.0
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
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
260 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-4.5 per year)

Down -4.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where Every Door Is Open And Every Gift Unlocked. Sharing God’s Light, Spreading God’s Love and Following God’s Path"

Democracy Rule of law Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs Mutual respect Individual Liberty

Church of England – CE Aided Primary School; strong links with St Helen's Church; part of the Chester Diocese; OASIS policies.

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Kathryn Magiera welcomes families; emphasizes warmth, Christian values, curriculum breadth, strong links with church and local community, and a wish for pupils to unlock their gifts.

Curriculum Highlights

National Curriculum 2014 Creative cross-curricular learning through a Christian-based curriculum Mastery approach in each subject Inclusive enrichment activities Non-mover policy: broad and balanced curriculum focusing on mastery

Admissions Criteria

Nursery & Primary school caters for ages 3–11. Visits by arrangement; Nursery application form and In-Year admission form available; forms can be emailed to [email protected].

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