The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 19 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 2.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Carla Cartwright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Common Lane, Common Lane Waverton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Waverton Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Waverton Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Waverton Community Primary School?
Waverton Community Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waverton Community Primary School take?
Waverton Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Waverton Community Primary School?
Waverton Community Primary School is in Chester, CH3 7QT, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waverton Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Waverton 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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