Thelwall Infant School is a primary school in Warrington, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a academy converter 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.
Thelwall Infant School currently has around 122 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.7% boys and 44.3% girls. Around 5.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 3.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.8%).
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.
| Address: | Thelwall Infant School, Pelham Road, Warrington, WA4 2HF |
| Website: | www.thelwallinfantschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01925267172 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Warrington |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Alison Rostron |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148488 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 135 |
| Number of Pupils: | 122 |
| Number of Boys: | 68 |
| Number of Girls: | 54 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.80% | 112 |
| Other White | 3.30% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thelwall Infant School Thelwall Infant School, Pelham Road , Thelwall WA4 2HF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thelwall Community Infant School Thelwall Infant School, Pelham Road , Thelwall WA4 2HF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Primary School Bradshaw Lane , Grappenhall WA4 2QN | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Primary School Bradshaw Lane , Grappenhall WA4 2QN | - not rated | 494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thelwall Community Junior School Thelwall New Road , Thelwall WA4 2HX | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler High School Grammar School Road , WA4 1JL | - not rated | 1,885 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 | 1,885 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 | 1,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Community High School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 3,224 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 | 613 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaigeley School Lymm Road , Thelwall WA4 2TE | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Massey Hall School Half Acre Lane , Thelwall WA4 3JQ | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | - not rated | 2,649 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.