Dallam Community Primary School
91%
Capacity
274
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Dallam Community Primary School
Dallam Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Warrington community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 274 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 300 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Dallam Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Downey, it falls under Warrington local authority.
Dallam Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 26 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dallam Community Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Library, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Swimming, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Drama, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 58.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Warrington, Dallam Community Primary School 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Boulting Avenue, Warrington, Warrington, WA5 0JG |
| Headteacher | Amanda Downey |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Number of Pupils | 274 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 58.1% |
| School Capacity | 274 / 300 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
36
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Boulting Avenue, Warrington
Warrington, WA5 0JG
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