The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 343
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mr Ian Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, Padgate, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPadgate Academy
Secondary · 429m away
Lysander Community High School
Secondary · 429m away
Kassia Academy and Support Services
Academy · 612m away
Green Lane Community Special School
Special school · 792m away
Woolston Brook School
Special school · 792m away
Bruche Primary School Academy
Primary · 856m away
Brook Acre Community Primary School
Primary · 902m away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 927m away
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate?
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate currently has 343 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate take?
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate?
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate is in Warrington, WA2 0QJ, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate have a sixth form?
No, Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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