Is Weaverham Forest Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 102nd of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Weaverham Forest Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 35% of pupils at Weaverham Forest Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Weaverham Forest Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Weaverham Forest Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Weaverham Forest Primary School

Forest Street, Weaverham, Northwich, CW8 3EY

Local ranking102nd of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 35.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 62.0%
Writing (Expected): 54.0%
Maths (Expected): 38.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 38.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 98.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 99.0
Cohort Size: 26

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 226
Boys: 101 (45%)
Girls: 124 (55%)
Capacity: 210 (107% full)
SEND: 20.8%
FSM Eligible: 19.7%
EAL: 0.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.6%
SEN Support: 14.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,041/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 96.0%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Black Other: 0.9%
White Other: 0.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.4%
Black African: 0.4%

96.0%

White British

1.3%

Mixed Other

0.9%

Black Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01606226444

head@weaverhamforest.cheshire.sch.uk

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Forest Street

Northwich, North West

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Administrative

URN: 111054
UKPRN: 10077831
Establishment No.: 2187

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