The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 214
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr Gary Graham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Neston Road, Willaston, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 2TN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Willaston CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Willaston CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willaston CofE Primary School?
Willaston CofE Primary School currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willaston CofE Primary School take?
Willaston CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willaston CofE Primary School?
Willaston CofE Primary School is in Neston, CH64 2TN, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willaston CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Willaston 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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