The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 235
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 28.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Natalie Tomlinson (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Location
Greville Drive, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3EP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWillow Wood Community Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 521m away
Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 521m away
St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Winsford High Street Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Winsford Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Jefferson House
Independent · 1.9km away
Darnhall Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Grange Community Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wharton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wharton CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wharton CofE Primary School?
Wharton CofE Primary School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wharton CofE Primary School take?
Wharton CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wharton CofE Primary School?
Wharton CofE Primary School is in Winsford, CW7 3EP, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wharton CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wharton 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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