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Whitley Village School

Whitley Village School

Cheshire West and Chester, WA4 4QHPrimary School·Ages 4-11
GoodQuality of Ed.

78%

Capacity

75

Pupils

2.0x

Demand

About Whitley Village School

Whitley Village School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cheshire West and Chester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 75 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Whitley Village School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Russell David, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11861st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 94th out of 110 in Cheshire West and Chester.

Whitley Village School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 13 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.

Whitley Village School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (70 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Whitley Village School include Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Netball, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Film Club, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, Whitley Village 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVillage Lane, Warrington, Cheshire West and Chester, WA4 4QH
HeadteacherRussell David
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Number of Pupils75
Free School Meals (FSM)12.0%
School Capacity75 / 96 (78% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
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Quality of Education

Good

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 22 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)

11861st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 87%

1750th of 2,065

In North West

Top 85%

94th of 110

In Cheshire West and Chester

Top 85%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

44%

Expected Standard

22%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:78%
Higher:44%
Writing
Expected:67%
Higher:22%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:44%
Higher:33%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -36%

'22/23

80%

'23/24

44%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

70 responses

Would Recommend This School

100%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
11%
Concerns dealt with
57%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeWell behaved pupilsAware of curriculumSEND supportHigh expectationsChild does wellProgress updatesSubject rangeClubs & activitiesPersonal development

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballTennisNetballRoundersCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaFilm ClubChoir

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

13

Applications

26

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

14 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Whitley Village School

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

Contact Information

01606822991www.whitleyprimary.co.uk

Village Lane, Warrington

Cheshire West and Chester, WA4 4QH

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Village Lane, Warrington

Cheshire West and Chester, WA4 4QH

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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