The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 151
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 7.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Mackenzie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Whitegate, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2AY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Whitegate CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitegate CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitegate CofE Primary School?
Whitegate CofE Primary School currently has 151 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitegate CofE Primary School take?
Whitegate CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitegate CofE Primary School?
Whitegate CofE Primary School is in Northwich, CW8 2AY, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitegate CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whitegate 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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