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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 352 |
| Number of Boys: | 188 |
| Number of Girls: | 164 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 71.60% | 252 |
| Chinese | 7.40% | 26 |
| Indian | 4.50% | 16 |
| Other White | 4.50% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 3.40% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 2.60% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.