St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
89%
Capacity
187
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cheshire West and Chester community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 187 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Justine McEniff, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4030th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 110 in Cheshire West and Chester.
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 27 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School include Sensory Room, Library, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, St Wilfrid's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1JW |
| Headteacher | Justine McEniff |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Number of Pupils | 187 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.6% |
| School Capacity | 187 / 210 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
4030th of 13,686
Nationally
579th of 2,065
In North West
35th of 110
In Cheshire West and Chester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
88%
'23/24
71%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
44
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Greenbank Lane, Northwich
Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1JW
Greenbank Lane, Northwich
Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1JW
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