The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 235
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 31.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Kathryn Magiera (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Walk, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5QQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School?
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School take?
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School?
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School is in Northwich, CW9 5QQ, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Witton Church Walk CofE Aided 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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