Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School

About Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School

Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, located in the Warrington borough. The school is currently operating above its stated capacity, with 352 pupils on roll against a capacity of 300, which gives an early indication of its local popularity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 5.7%, notably lower than the national average, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 169 total applications for just 60 places, with 81 of those coming as first preferences. This oversubscription ratio of 2.82 means nearly three families applied for every available place, and the school was able to offer first-preference places to 60 children. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Kelly Jackson.

Academically, Grappenhall Heys performs very strongly. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Warrington local authority average of 69%. The school ranks 6th out of 55 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the top 10% locally, and 876th nationally out of 13,686 schools. A notable 41% of pupils achieved the higher standard in reading, writing and maths, with particularly strong results in reading (69% higher standard) and maths (53% higher standard). Average scaled scores were 110 in reading and 109 in maths. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025, the school received Outstanding grades across all categories inspected, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The early years provision was also rated Outstanding, and the school has held an Outstanding rating since at least its previous inspection in 2015.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including art studios, a gymnasium, sports hall, ICT suite, playing fields, a sensory room, and music rooms. Sports provision covers cross country, football, cricket, rounders, swimming, athletics and tennis, while clubs include book club, chess, choir, film club and drama. For children with additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder, hearing impairment, and physical disability. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 97% of respondents in the most recent Parent View survey would recommend the school, and 96% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy. With its strong academic outcomes, Outstanding Ofsted record, and high demand for places, this school will particularly suit families who place a premium on academic attainment and a well-supported, structured environment, though the oversubscription means securing a place is competitive.

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