Is Woolston CofE Aided Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 24 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 17th of 59 primary schools in Warrington. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Woolston CofE Aided Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 82% of pupils at Woolston CofE Aided Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Woolston CofE Aided Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Woolston CofE Aided 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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Woolston CofE Aided Primary School

Epping Drive, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4QL

Local ranking17th of 59 primary schools in Warrington

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 82.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 15.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 94.0%
Writing (Expected): 88.0%
Maths (Expected): 94.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 94.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 33

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 214
Boys: 98 (47%)
Girls: 110 (53%)
Capacity: 210 (99% full)
SEND: 15.4%
FSM Eligible: 14.0%
EAL: 15.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 13.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 25.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Budget per Pupil: £5,862/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 79.4%
Asian Chinese: 12.6%
Asian Other: 2.8%
Mixed Other: 2.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.9%
Asian Pakistani: 0.9%
White Other: 0.5%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.5%

79.4%

White British

12.6%

Asian Chinese

2.8%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01925815729

woolstoncea_primary_head@sch.warrington.gov.uk

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Epping Drive

Warrington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 111366
UKPRN: 10078889
Establishment No.: 3609

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