The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 352
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Ms Kelly Jackson (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
Stansfield Drive, Grappenhall Heys, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroomfields Junior School
Primary · 945m away
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bridgewater High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Appleton Thorn Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Bradshaw Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School?
Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School currently has 352 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School take?
Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School?
Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School is in Warrington, WA4 3EA, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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