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Thelwall Infant School

Warrington, WA4 2HFPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 33 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Thelwall Infant School

Thelwall Infant School is a smaller-than-average state primary in Warrington, with 122 pupils on roll against a capacity of 135, meaning it has some room to grow. Its intake reflects a relatively low level of disadvantage: just 5.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average that typically sits around 23-24%. The school is clearly popular with local families. For the 2025/26 reception intake, it received 58 applications for 33 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.76. Of those, 32 were first-preference applications, and 32 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that almost every family who put it first got a place, but demand still far outstrips supply. The school serves children aged 3 to 7, with nursery provision on site, and is non-denominational. Its headteacher, Alison Rostron, leads a mixed-gender setting that draws from the Warrington area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThelwall Infant School, Pelham Road, Warrington, Warrington, WA4 2HF
HeadteacherAlison Rostron
Local AuthorityWarrington
Number of Pupils122
Free School Meals (FSM)5.7%
School Capacity122 / 135 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsSports HallLibraryForest SchoolSensory RoomGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingCross CountryRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Thelwall Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.