Thelwall Infant School
90%
Capacity
122
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Thelwall Infant School
Thelwall Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Warrington community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 122 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 135 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Thelwall Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison Rostron, it falls under Warrington local authority.
Thelwall Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 33 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thelwall Infant School include Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Cross Country, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Warrington, Thelwall Infant 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Thelwall Infant School, Pelham Road, Warrington, Warrington, WA4 2HF |
| Headteacher | Alison Rostron |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Number of Pupils | 122 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.7% |
| School Capacity | 122 / 135 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed33
58
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Thelwall Infant School, Pelham Road, Warrington
Warrington, WA4 2HF
Thelwall Infant School, Pelham Road, Warrington
Warrington, WA4 2HF
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