Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School, based in Warrington, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School currently has around 352 pupils on roll, which is about 117% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 5.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (71.6%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Stansfield Drive, Warrington, WA4 3EA
Website: http://www.grappenhallheys.co.uk
Telephone: 01925212540
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Warrington
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Kelly Jackson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 132768

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 11/02/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 300
Number of Pupils: 352
Number of Boys: 188
Number of Girls: 164

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4% 4%
Persistent absence: 4.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British71.60%252
Chinese7.40%26
Indian4.50%16
Other White4.50%16
White and Asian3.40%12
Other Asian2.60%9
Other Mixed1.40%5
Bangladeshi1.10%4
White and Black Caribbean0.60%2
White and Black African0.60%2
Irish0.60%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.60%2
Pakistani0.30%1
African0.30%1
Other Black0.30%1
Unclassified0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%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: Above Average (2.4)
Writing: Average (1.6)
Maths: Above Average (2.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
90%
Town average
68%
Local authority average
70%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
29%
Town average
11%
Local authority average
12%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
110.0
Town average
106.2
Local authority average
106.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
Town average
105.6
Local authority average
106.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School
Stansfield Drive , WA4 3EA
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Broomfields Junior School
Bridge Lane , Appleton WA4 3AH
3out of 4 1,032 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Broomfields Junior School
Bridge Lane , Appleton WA4 3AH
- not rated 1,032 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School
Wood Lane , Appleton WA4 3DB
3out of 4 1,301 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
St Monica's Close , Appleton WA4 3AG
- not rated 1,379 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bridgewater High School
Broomfields Road , Appleton WA4 3AE
- not rated 1,479 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bridgewater High School
Broomfields Road , Appleton WA4 3AE
3out of 4 1,479 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Sir Thomas Boteler High School
Grammar School Road , WA4 1JL
- not rated 2,391 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL
- not rated 2,391 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL
3out of 4 2,391 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Priestley College
Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD
- not rated 3,098 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Priestley College
Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD
- not rated 3,098 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Winterley Project School
Welkyn , Stockport Road WA4 2TB
- not rated 2,715 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Willow Green CIO
Irwell Road , St Werburghs Development Centre WA4 6DQ
- not rated 3,182 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.