The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
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.
6% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 226
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr David Erne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Forest Street, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 3EY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWeaverham Primary Academy
Primary · 813m away
The Russett School
Special school · 992m away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham
Primary · 1.4km away
Little Leigh Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Rosebank School
Special school · 2.5km away
Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
The Grange School
Independent · 2.9km away
Hartford Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Weaverham Forest Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Weaverham Forest Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Weaverham Forest Primary School?
Weaverham Forest Primary School currently has 226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Weaverham Forest Primary School take?
Weaverham Forest Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Weaverham Forest Primary School?
Weaverham Forest Primary School is in Northwich, CW8 3EY, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Weaverham Forest Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Weaverham Forest Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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