Park Road Community Primary School
100%
Capacity
209
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Park Road Community Primary School
Park Road Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Warrington community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Park Road Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kathryn Quigley, it falls under Warrington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3471st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 55 in Warrington.
Park Road Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 19 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 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 Park Road Community Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Dance, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Drama, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Warrington, Park Road 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wroxham Road, WARRINGTON, Warrington, WA5 3EF |
| Headteacher | Kathryn Quigley |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.7% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Apr 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 24 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3471st of 13,686
Nationally
489th of 2,065
In North West
26th of 55
In Warrington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
72%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
60
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wroxham Road, WARRINGTON
Warrington, WA5 3EF
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