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Whitegate CofE Primary School

Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 2AYPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#6,766
of 13,686 nationally

About Whitegate CofE Primary School

Whitegate CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary in Cheshire West and Chester that currently teaches 151 pupils, operating below its capacity of 168. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 7.9%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 46 applications for 20 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.3. Of those, 19 were first-preference applications, and 19 first-preference offers were made, meaning virtually every family who put it first secured a spot. The school’s religious character as a CofE foundation likely shapes its intake, though the data doesn’t specify any faith-based admissions criteria. With 14 outstanding primaries in the same local authority out of 128 total, Whitegate sits in a competitive landscape, but its oversubscription suggests it holds genuine appeal for local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWhitegate, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 2AY
HeadteacherCaroline Mackenzie
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Number of Pupils151
Free School Meals (FSM)7.9%
School Capacity151 / 168 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersDanceCross CountryAthleticsSwimmingNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubScience ClubGardeningBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: whitegate.cheshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitegate CofE Primary School

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