The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Kirby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Overton, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6AF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Luke's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 564m away
Frodsham Manor House Primary School
Primary · 910m away
Frodsham Weaver Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Frodsham Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Helsby High School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Kingsley Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.9km away
Halton House School
Independent · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Frodsham CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Frodsham CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Frodsham CofE Primary School?
Frodsham CofE Primary School currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Frodsham CofE Primary School take?
Frodsham CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Frodsham CofE Primary School?
Frodsham CofE Primary School is in Frodsham, WA6 6AF, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Frodsham CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Frodsham CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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