Frodsham Primary Academy

A inadequate academy sponsor led school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Frodsham Primary Academy.

Frodsham, WA67PZ Ofsted: Inadequate Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

36

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Inadequate

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

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
15 July 2021
Previous grade
Good
Category of concern
SM
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Not effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ship Street
Frodsham, WA67PZ
Phone
1928249840
Website
frodshamprimaryacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149077
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Ship Street, Frodsham, WA6 7PZ
Website
https://www.frodshamprimaryacademy.co.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WARRINGTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
133 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
92
Free School Meals
56.3% (52 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
12.0% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
30.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 110.0
2023 99.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
9
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
92 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+6.0 per year)

Up 6.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together We Forge Our Tomorrows"

Perseverance Inclusion Friendship

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Mrs G Callaghan, emphasising an aspirational, high-expectation education in a caring, inclusive environment with strong community links and opportunities for firsthand learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Craft Club Young Voices (All Young Voice Choir) Dance Club Games / STEM club Boys Football Girls Football

Sports

Football

Facilities

Forest School Large outdoor playing field Nursery ASC Resource Provision Bike rack outside the school office Accessible, one-level building

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club opens from 7:45am; After School Club runs until 4:30pm or 5:30pm; bookings are made through the school office; the school week totals 32.5 hours.

SEND Provision

ASC Resource Provision

Admissions Criteria

Spaces available in every year group; admissions are dealt with centrally by Cheshire West and Chester Council; visits can be arranged by contacting the school; Nursery has rolling intake; applications for 2026-27 are in consultation.

Financial Information

Dinner money (25-26): £3.20 per day / £16 per week.

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