Located in Frodsham, Frodsham CofE Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Frodsham CofE Primary School currently has around 225 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 4.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.3%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: School Lane, Frodsham, WA6 6AF
Website: http://www.frodshamce.cheshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01244667993
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Lucy Kirby
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 111247

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2020

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 225
Number of Boys: 121
Number of Girls: 104

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 6.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British89.30%201
Other White2.70%6
White and Asian2.70%6
Gypsy/Roma1.80%4
White and Black African1.30%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.90%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.40%1
Other Mixed0.40%1
Irish0.40%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.6)
Writing: Average (-0.6)
Maths: Below Average (-2.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
58%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
3%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
106.1
Local authority average
105.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
104.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Frodsham CofE Primary School
School Lane , Overton WA6 6AF
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St Luke's Catholic Primary School
The Willows , WA6 7QP
3out of 4 616 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Orchard House County Infant School
The Willows , Off Fluin Lane WA6 7QP
- not rated 624 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Manor House County Junior School
Langdale Way , WA6 7LE
- not rated 978 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Frodsham Manor House Primary School
Langdale Way , WA6 7LE
3out of 4 994 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Frodsham School, A Science and Technology College
Princeway , WA6 6RP
- not rated 763 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Helsby High School
Chester Road , Helsby WA6 0HY
3out of 4 2,692 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Halton House School
Halton Station Road , Sutton Weaver WA7 3EW
- not rated 3,175 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.