Located in Newton-le-Willows, Wargrave House School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a non-maintained special 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.

Wargrave House School currently has around 76 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 76.3% boys and 23.7% girls. Around 0.0% 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 10.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.8%).

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.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: 449 Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8RS
Website: www.wargravehouse.com
Telephone: 01925224899
School Type: Non-maintained special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: St. Helens
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Julliet Doherty
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 134888

Map

Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 04/05/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 90
Number of Pupils: 76
Number of Boys: 58
Number of Girls: 18

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 32.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British86.80%66
Other White3.90%3
Other Mixed2.60%2
Other (any other ethnic group)1.30%1
Other Black1.30%1
Irish1.30%1
Indian1.30%1
White and Asian1.30%1
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Local authority average
-0.46
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Local authority average
35%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Local authority average
33%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Local authority average
40.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Local authority average
3.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

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 1,548 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 383 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
Sanderling Road , WA12 9UF
3out of 4 1,231 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Junior School
Barn Way , WA12 9QQ
- not rated 1,424 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
Barn Way , WA12 9QQ
2out of 4 1,424 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
Victoria Road , Newton-le-Willows WA12 9RX
2out of 4 1,531 yd Academy sponsor led 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 1,536 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hope Academy
Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ
- not rated 2,186 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newton-le-Willows Community High School
Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ
- not rated 2,271 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 0 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School
Red Bank School
Winwick Road , WA12 8EA
- not rated 1,141 yd Secure units No Boys More About School
Red Bank - Vardy House
Winwick Road , WA12 8DE
- not rated 1,199 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mill House School
Mill Lane , WA12 8BG
- not rated 1,447 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newton Bank Preparatory School
34 High Street , WA12 9SN
- not rated 1,747 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.