The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 4.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Speed (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
December 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, Grappenhall, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3EP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBradshaw Primary School
Primary · 643m away
Thelwall Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Thelwall Community Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Alderman Bolton Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School?
Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School take?
Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School?
Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School is in Warrington, WA4 3EP, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grappenhall St Wilfrid's 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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