The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 113
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 42.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Jocasta Price
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Northwich Road, Northwich, CW8 3BD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Russett School
Special school · Very close
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham
Primary · 629m away
Weaverham Forest Primary School
Primary · 813m away
The Grange School
Independent · 2.1km away
Rosebank School
Special school · 2.1km away
Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Little Leigh Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Hartford Church of England High School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Weaverham Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Weaverham Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Weaverham Primary Academy?
Weaverham Primary Academy currently has 113 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Weaverham Primary Academy take?
Weaverham Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Weaverham Primary Academy?
Weaverham Primary Academy is in Northwich, CW8 3BD, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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