Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate
109%
Capacity
343
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Warrington community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 343 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ian Williams, it falls under Warrington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1496th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 55 in Warrington.
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 41 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate include Library, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Coding, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Warrington, Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Station Road, Warrington, Warrington, WA2 0QJ |
| Headteacher | Ian Williams |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Number of Pupils | 343 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.9% |
| School Capacity | 343 / 315 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1496th of 13,686
Nationally
186th of 2,065
In North West
11th of 55
In Warrington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Station Road, Warrington
Warrington, WA2 0QJ
Journey to School
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