Wistaston Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Address | Moreton Road, CW2 8QS |
| School Website | www.wistastonacademytrust.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1270910500 |
| URN | 140647 |
School Census
| Total | 466 |
| Girls/Boys | 216/250 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.4%/53.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 26.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 139 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/07/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/07/2024 | Outstanding |
| 25/09/2013 | Outstanding |
| 06/07/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/07/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 25/09/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 06/07/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.5 |
| Writing Progress | 0.1 |
| Maths Progress | 1.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 2.3 |
| Writing Progress | 1.8 |
| Maths Progress | 3.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -2.4 |
| Writing Progress | -1.0 |
| Maths Progress | -0.5 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 101 |
| As First Preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 124 |
| As First Preference | 73 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 121 |
| As First Preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 108 |
| As First Preference | 65 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 98 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 57 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 51 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 57 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 51 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 92 |
| As First Preference | 55 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 58 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 80 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 52 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As First Preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 93 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 57 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 66% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 32% |
| no | 68% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 14% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 65.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 14.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 16.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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