Willaston Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Address | Derwent Close, CW5 6QQ |
| School Website | www.willastonprimaryacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1270661528 |
| URN | 142236 |
School Census
| Total | 264 |
| Girls/Boys | 138/126 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.3%/47.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 19 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/09/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/09/2013 | Good |
| 16/10/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/09/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/10/2008 |
| 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 | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 1.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | 0.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 0.7 |
| Writing Progress | 0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -0.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 0.6 |
| Writing Progress | -1.6 |
| Maths Progress | -2.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 87 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 80 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 30% |
| 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 | 47% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 17% |
| no | 83% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |