William Stockton Community Primary School is a primary school in Ellesmere Port, 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.

William Stockton Community Primary School currently has around 352 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 43.0% 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 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (63.4%). other white pupils make up about 17%

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.

School Information

Address: Heathfield Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8DH
Website: www.williamstockton.com
Telephone: 01513551650
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Mark Allen
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 149675

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/06/2018

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 360
Number of Pupils: 352
Number of Boys: 176
Number of Girls: 176

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British63.40%223
Other White17.00%60
African5.40%19
Other Asian3.40%12
Other (any other ethnic group)2.80%10
Other Black2.60%9
Other Mixed1.70%6
Indian1.70%6
Bangladeshi0.90%3
White and Black African0.60%2
Chinese0.60%2
White and Asian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
William Stockton Community Primary School
Heathfield Road , CH65 8DH
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
William Stockton Community Primary School
Heathfield Road , CH65 8DH
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Westminster Community Primary School
John Street , CH65 2ED
- not rated 597 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Westminster Community Primary School
John Street , CH65 2ED
3out of 4 597 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School
Cambridge Road , CH65 4AQ
3out of 4 623 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ellesmere Port Church of England College
164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA
3out of 4 416 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
University of Chester CE Academy
164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA
- not rated 452 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ
2out of 4 1,307 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School
Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ
- not rated 1,349 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ellesmere Port Specialist School of Performing Arts
Woodchurch Lane , CH66 3NG
- not rated 1,549 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Cheshire College
Ellesmere Port Campus , Off Sutton Way CH65 7BF
- not rated 252 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Bridge Short Stay School
Appleton Drive , CH65 7EP
3out of 4 1,392 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hinderton School
Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ
4out of 4 1,588 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Archers Brook SEMH Residential School
Chester Road , Great Sutton CH66 2NA
- not rated 2,536 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.