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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/06/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 352 |
| Number of Boys: | 176 |
| Number of Girls: | 176 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 63.40% | 223 |
| Other White | 17.00% | 60 |
| African | 5.40% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 3.40% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.80% | 10 |
| Other Black | 2.60% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 6 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.