Weston Point College

Weston Point College has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from requires improvement to a good overall rating. The school is recognized for its calm atmosphere, fostering positive relationships between staff and pupils, which is instrumental in promoting students' confidence and personal development. A careful focus on identifying the special educational needs of students allows for tailored support, ensuring that pupils thrive both academically and personally, particularly in areas such as reading comprehension and social skills through various enrichment activities. Despite notable strengths, the school faces challenges with persistent absenteeism, which hinders some pupils from fully benefiting from the educational and enrichment opportunities offered. There are also a few subjects within the curriculum that require further development to clarify essential knowledge, preventing some pupils from achieving depth in learning. Nevertheless, the leadership is proactive in addressing these issues and securing positive outcomes for all students.

Strengths

• Strong relationships between staff and pupils
• Effective support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• High expectations for pupil achievement across various qualifications
• Emphasis on social, emotional, and mental health development
• Well-structured personal, social, health and economic education curriculum
• Positive feedback from parents regarding the transformation of their children's education

Areas for Improvement

• Persistent absenteeism affecting some pupils' learning
• Lack of clarity in a small number of subjects regarding essential knowledge to be learned

In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Weston Point College were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is Weston Point College's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Weston Point College is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.

When was Weston Point College last inspected by Ofsted?

Weston Point College was last inspected in July 2025.

How many pupils does Weston Point College have?

Weston Point College has 27 pupils on roll.

What age range does Weston Point College cover?

Weston Point College for pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Weston Point College?

Weston Point College is at Picow Farm Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4UN.