The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
35%
-27.0pp 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)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 309
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 49.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Edwards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Bradbury Road, Wharton, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWillow Wood Community Nursery & Primary School
Primary · Very close
Wharton CofE Primary School
Primary · 521m away
St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Winsford High Street Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Winsford Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Jefferson House
Independent · 2.4km away
Grange Community Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Darnhall Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School?
Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School currently has 309 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School take?
Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School?
Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School is in Winsford, CW7 3HN, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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