Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Station Road Padgate Warrington Cheshire WA2 0QJ |
| Phone | 01925492422 |
| Reference Number | 111363 |
Christ Church CofE Primary School has shown impressive overall effectiveness, achieving a 'Good' rating in all key areas except for personal development, which received an 'Outstanding' feedback. The school has a well-structured curriculum that supports pupils in building their knowledge from the early years, with especially strong practices in early reading and the development of personal skills. Students demonstrate high standards of behaviour, courtesy, and community involvement, indicating a positive school culture. This inspection follows a long gap, with the previous Outstanding rating highlighting the significant progress made since then.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 343 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.77%
Girls: 54.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 30 | 43 |
| 2 | 23 | 20 | 43 |
| 3 | 25 | 22 | 47 |
| 4 | 25 | 23 | 48 |
| 5 | 15 | 34 | 49 |
| 6 | 23 | 25 | 48 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.8% |
| Chinese | 4.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on high expectations for pupil achievement.
- Effective curriculum designed to build knowledge steadily over time.
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Outstanding provision for personal development and skills.
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of politeness and cooperation.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in checking pupils' understanding of prior learning.
- Some teachers do not adhere to strategies promoting concentration during lessons.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2 | ||
| Writing | 0.3 | ||
| Maths | -0.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Bruche Primary School Academy
Seymour Drive, Padgate, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 3TT |
0.53 miles |
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Brook Acre Community Primary School
Hilden Road, Padgate, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0JP |
0.56 miles |
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
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0.58 miles |
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St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
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