Whitegate CofE Primary School is a primary school in Northwich, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Whitegate CofE Primary School currently has around 151 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55% boys and 45% girls. Around 7.9% 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 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.7%).
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: | Whitegate, Northwich, CW8 2AY |
| Website: | http://www.whitegate.cheshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01606212203 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Caroline Mackenzie |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 111338 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/07/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 168 |
| Number of Pupils: | 151 |
| Number of Boys: | 83 |
| Number of Girls: | 68 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.70% | 143 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 3 |
| Other White | 1.30% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitegate CofE Primary School Whitegate , CW8 2AY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Primary School Riddings Lane , Hartford CW8 1NA | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Primary School Riddings Lane , Hartford CW8 1NA | 3out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School School Lane , Moulton CW9 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petty Pool College Pool Lane , Sandiway CW8 2DR | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.