Wharton CofE Primary School is a primary school in Winsford, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Wharton CofE Primary School currently has around 235 pupils on roll, which is about 56% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.7% boys and 44.3% girls. Around 28.5% 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 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Greville Drive, Winsford, CW7 3EP |
| Website: | www.wharton.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01606663530 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Natalie Tomlinson |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135635 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 235 |
| Number of Boys: | 131 |
| Number of Girls: | 104 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.70% | 199 |
| Other White | 4.70% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 3.40% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 4 |
| African | 0.90% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton CofE Primary School Greville Drive , CW7 3EP | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharton Church of England Junior School Greville Drive , CW7 3EP | - not rated | 131 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaf Lane Infant and Nursery School Leaf Lane , Off Crook Lane CW7 3EG | - not rated | 528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Wood Community Junior School Bradbury Road , Wharton CW7 3HN | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Wood Community Nursery & Primary School Bradbury Road , Wharton CW7 3HN | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Verdin High School Grange Lane , CW7 2BT | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winsford Academy Grange Lane , CW7 2BT | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Lodge High School Woodford Lane West , CW7 4EH | - not rated | 3,245 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson House The Old Vicarage , Darnhall School Lane CW7 1JT | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oaklands School Montgomery Way , CW7 1NU | 4out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.