Located in Newton-le-Willows, Wargrave 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.

Wargrave CofE Primary School currently has around 429 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 33.9% 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 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 16 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.6%).

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

School Information

Address: Bradlegh Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8QL
Website: https://www.wargraveprimary.org.uk/home
Telephone: 01744678720
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: St. Helens
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Amanda Epstein
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 104787

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 429
Number of Boys: 227
Number of Girls: 202

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 23.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British87.60%376
Other White3.70%16
African2.10%9
White and Black African1.20%5
Unclassified1.20%5
White and Black Caribbean1.20%5
White and Asian0.70%3
Other Mixed0.50%2
Irish0.50%2
Other Asian0.50%2
Chinese0.50%2
Other Black0.20%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%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 (-1.7)
Writing: Well Below Average (-3.7)
Maths: Below Average (-2.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
38%
Town average
49%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
103.5
Local authority average
104.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
102.1
Local authority average
103.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newton-Le-Willows Nursery School
Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ
- not rated 1,201 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wargrave CofE Primary School
Bradlegh Road , WA12 8QL
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
Sanderling Road , WA12 9UF
3out of 4 1,089 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Junior School
Barn Way , WA12 9QQ
- not rated 1,112 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
Barn Way , WA12 9QQ
2out of 4 1,112 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The District CofE Primary School
Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ
- not rated 1,183 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Aelred's Catholic Technology College
Birley Street , WA12 9UW
- not rated 1,443 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hope Academy
Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ
- not rated 2,036 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newton-le-Willows Community High School
Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ
- not rated 2,134 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wargrave House School
449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS
3out of 4 383 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School
Red Bank School
Winwick Road , WA12 8EA
- not rated 1,454 yd Secure units No Boys More About School
Red Bank - Vardy House
Winwick Road , WA12 8DE
- not rated 1,541 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mill House School
Mill Lane , WA12 8BG
- not rated 1,588 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newton Bank Preparatory School
34 High Street , WA12 9SN
- not rated 1,744 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.