The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 8.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Trust
- THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Zoe Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Arley Road, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4RW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrappenhall Heys Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Stretton St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Broomfields Junior School
Primary · 2.5km away
Bridgewater High School
Secondary · 2.8km away
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Appleton Thorn Primary School a selective school?
No. Appleton Thorn Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Appleton Thorn Primary School?
Appleton Thorn Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Appleton Thorn Primary School take?
Appleton Thorn Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Appleton Thorn Primary School?
Appleton Thorn Primary School is in Warrington, WA4 4RW, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Appleton Thorn Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Appleton Thorn Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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