Willaston Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Willaston Primary Academy.

Nantwich, CW56QQ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
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 September 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Derwent Close
Willaston
Nantwich, CW56QQ
Phone
1270661528
Website
willastonprimaryacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142236
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Derwent Close, Willaston, Nantwich, CW5 6QQ
Website
http://www.willastonprimaryacademy.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHANCERY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
261
Free School Meals
10.9% (28 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.3 (11.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 104.0 106.0

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
29
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
261 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Family Lifelong Learners Openness and Honesty United Respectful Inspiring Supportive Happy

Links with St. Luke's and St Mary's Churches.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Willaston Primary Academy. The Headteacher describes the school as caring, inclusive and aspirational within the Chancery Multi Academy Trust; the school welcomes children from age 3 (Little Acorns Nursery); promotes community links and tours; contact the school with queries (signed by Miss Joanna Wright).

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum designed to provide breadth of exciting learning experiences and key knowledge to prepare for the next stage of education. Aims to create enjoyment and a love of learning. Opportunities to acquire knowledge, be ambitious, be creative, and develop lifelong skills. Develops empathy, equality, and social justice within a diverse, multi-cultural society. Fosters pride in self, the school, and the local area; encourages global awareness and human values.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club: 7:30am–8:50am; After-School Club: 3:20pm–6:00pm.

SEND Provision

The school uses a graduated approach to SEND, starting with quality first teaching and in-class support, progressing to small-group and targeted interventions, and involving outside agencies when needed (e.g., Speech and Language therapy, Cheshire East Autism Team, Educational Psychologist). A Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) coordinates support; some pupils may have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or Support Plans reviewed termly or yearly; the school is a member of the Chancery Trust and Nantwich Education Partnership.

Admissions Criteria

There are 30 places per year group for Reception; admissions for Reception are administered by Cheshire East Local Authority; In-year admissions are handled via Cheshire East Local Authority; oversubscription is handled according to the academy’s Admissions Policy (e.g., Admissions Policy 2025-26).

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