The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 391
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Trust
- WADE DEACON TRUST
- Head
- Mr IAN COOPER (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Milton Avenue, Milton Avenue, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 2XY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Luke's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 491m away
Halsnead Primary School
Primary · 553m away
St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
Primary · 622m away
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Secondary · 677m away
St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 742m away
Longton Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Evelyn Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whiston Willis Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Whiston Willis Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whiston Willis Primary Academy?
Whiston Willis Primary Academy currently has 391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whiston Willis Primary Academy take?
Whiston Willis Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whiston Willis Primary Academy?
Whiston Willis Primary Academy is in Prescot, L35 2XY, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whiston Willis Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Whiston Willis Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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