Wharton CofE Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Address | Greville Drive, CW7 3EP |
| School Website | www.wharton.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1606663530 |
| URN | 135635 |
School Census
| Total | 309 |
| Girls/Boys | 148/161 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.9%/52.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 72 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 21.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/10/2024 | |
| 17/11/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 06/07/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/11/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 06/07/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 17 November 2021 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 06 July 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 January 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 06 October 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 18 June 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 11 September 2012 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 22 March 2010 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 96 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 21 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 97 |
| Reading Progress | -2.6 |
| Writing Progress | -2.1 |
| Maths Progress | -5.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -2.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.0 |
| Maths Progress | -3.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -1.0 |
| Writing Progress | -0.3 |
| Maths Progress | -2.1 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 53 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 51 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 48 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 38 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 33 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 33 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 49 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 108 |
| As First Preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 100 |
| As First Preference | 69 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 13% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 65% |
| no | 35% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Willow Wood Community Nursery & Primary School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bradbury Road, , CW7 3HN