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Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School

Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 5QQPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
23%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#13,503
of 13,686 nationally

About Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School

Parents considering Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School will find strong signals of satisfaction from those already there. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 85% of the 41 respondents said they would recommend the school. That’s a solid vote of confidence. The school is also clearly popular in the local area: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 41 applications for just 22 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.86. All 22 first-preference applicants were offered a place, so while it’s oversubscribed, being a first-choice applicant clearly helps. On the specific question of whether children are happy, 90% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed, and 95% felt their child was safe. The school’s Church of England character and nursery provision for children from age two add to its appeal for local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Walk, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 5QQ
HeadteacherKathryn Magiera
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Number of Pupils235
Free School Meals (FSM)31.9%
School Capacity235 / 280 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumArt StudiosLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolDining HallICT SuiteSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsFootballDanceTennisGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubChoirCodingEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-09:00

After-school care

15:15-17:50

Source: wittonchurchwalk.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School

Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and 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.