The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
- 9% 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Trust
- ONE COMMUNITY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Anne Mains (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Mustard Lane, Croft, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7DG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Croft Primary School?
Croft Primary School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Croft Primary School take?
Croft Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Croft Primary School?
Croft Primary School is in Warrington, WA3 7DG, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Croft Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Croft Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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