Located in Prescot, Whiston Willis Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. 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.
Whiston Willis Primary Academy currently has around 391 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 38.2% 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 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Milton Avenue, Prescot, L35 2XY |
| Website: | www.whistonwillis.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01514778270 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Knowsley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr IAN COOPER |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145613 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/01/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 353 |
| Number of Pupils: | 391 |
| Number of Boys: | 204 |
| Number of Girls: | 187 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.70% | 331 |
| African | 3.60% | 14 |
| Other White | 3.30% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 10 |
| Indian | 2.00% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiston Willis Community Primary School Milton Avenue , Whiston L35 2XY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Willis Primary Academy Milton Avenue , Whiston L35 2XY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halsnead Community Primary School Pennywood Drive , Whiston L35 3TX | - not rated | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's RC Infants' School Shaw Lane , L35 5AT | - not rated | 537 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Shaw Lane , L35 5AT | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Side Community Comprehensive School Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 634 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | 2out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, A Specialist Technology College Scotchbarn Lane , L35 7JD | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB | 2out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Study Centre Stretton Way , Huyton L36 6JF | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Education Trust Learning Centre Stretton Way , Huyton Business Park L36 6JF | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briars Hey Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Manor Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.