Woolston CofE Aided Primary School
102%
Capacity
214
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Woolston CofE Aided Primary School
Woolston CofE Aided Primary School’s Key Stage 2 results comfortably outpace the Warrington local authority average, with 85% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against an LA average of 69%. That 16-point gap places the school fifth out of 55 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 10% locally and in the top 5% nationally. The school is also oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, 60 families applied for 25 places, with 21 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.4. This level of demand suggests local parents recognise the strong academic outcomes on offer here.
Digging into the detail, the school’s maths and reading average scores both sit at 109, comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. In maths, 97% of pupils hit the expected standard and 47% reached the higher standard; in reading, 91% met expectations and 41% achieved the higher bar. Writing is slightly lower, with 88% at expected and 26% at the higher level. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023 rated it Good overall, with behaviour and attitudes judged Outstanding. Leadership and management, quality of education, personal development and early years provision all scored Good. That’s a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2008, but the current inspection found no serious weaknesses, and the Outstanding behaviour grade is a strong signal for parents concerned about classroom environment.
The school serves 214 pupils from ages 5 to 11, with 14% eligible for free school meals, slightly below the national average. Facilities include a sensory room, gymnasium, music rooms, dining hall and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England foundation. Sports provision covers rounders, swimming, cricket and tennis, while clubs range from drama and coding to art, film and eco club. The school supports pupils with moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and other difficulties or disabilities. For families seeking a well-regarded primary with strong academic results, clear demand from local parents and a supportive SEND framework, Woolston CofE Aided Primary School is a solid choice in Warrington.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Epping Drive, Warrington, Warrington, WA1 4QL |
| Headteacher | Sarah Dillon |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.0% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 210 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
733rd of 13,686
Nationally
98th of 2,065
In North West
5th of 55
In Warrington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
85%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
Source: woolstonceprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British79.4%
- Asian16.3%
- Mixed3.2%
- White (other)0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Epping Drive, Warrington
Warrington, WA1 4QL
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