The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 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
- 429
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Miss Amanda Epstein (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2021 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Bradlegh Road, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 8QL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWargrave House School
Special school · 351m away
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
Primary · 997m away
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
The District CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Willow Bank School
Special school · 1.8km away
Hope Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wargrave CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wargrave CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wargrave CofE Primary School?
Wargrave CofE Primary School currently has 429 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wargrave CofE Primary School take?
Wargrave CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wargrave CofE Primary School?
Wargrave CofE Primary School is in Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8QL, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wargrave CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wargrave 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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