Woolston CofE Aided Primary School
102%
Capacity
214
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Woolston CofE Aided Primary School
Woolston CofE Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Warrington community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 214 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Woolston CofE Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Dillon, it falls under Warrington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 733rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 55 in Warrington.
Woolston CofE Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 25 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Woolston CofE Aided Primary School include Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Cricket, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Art Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Warrington, Woolston CofE Aided Primary 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 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.
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Contact Information
Epping Drive, Warrington
Warrington, WA1 4QL
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