The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (124% full)
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 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, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 26 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 261
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- CHANCERY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Joanna Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Derwent Close, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6QQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighfields Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Pear Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Shavington Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
The Berkeley Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Nantwich Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Brine Leas School
Secondary · 2.5km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Primary · 2.5km away
Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Willaston Primary Academy?
Willaston Primary Academy currently has 261 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willaston Primary Academy take?
Willaston Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willaston Primary Academy?
Willaston Primary Academy is in Nantwich, CW5 6QQ, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willaston Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Willaston Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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