Willaston Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Derwent Close Willaston Nantwich Cheshire CW5 6QQ |
| Phone | 01270661528 |
| Reference Number | 142236 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 261 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.74%
Girls: 53.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 3 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 4 | 14 | 20 | 34 |
| 5 | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| 6 | 11 | 21 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.1% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-09-27 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-18 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-04-25 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-08-31 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Willaston Primary School | ||
| 2013-09-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-10-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-12-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-09-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-10-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-12-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
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1.01 miles |
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The Berkeley Academy
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Nantwich Primary Academy
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1.46 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
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1.53 miles |
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Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School
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Vine Tree Primary School
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1.61 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School
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1.62 miles |
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Wistaston Academy
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1.63 miles |
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Weaver Primary School
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1.65 miles |
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Shavington Primary School
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1.71 miles |
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Pebble Brook Primary School
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1.77 miles |
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Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School
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1.84 miles |
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Millfields Primary Academy
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1.97 miles |
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Edleston Primary School
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2.12 miles |
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Westminster Nursery School
Nelson Street, Crewe, CW2 7LJ |
2.19 miles |
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Underwood West Academy
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2.57 miles |
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Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School
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2.58 miles |
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Acton Church of England Primary Academy
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2.68 miles |
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Shavington Academy
Rope Lane, Shavington, Cheshire, CW2 5DH |
1.19 miles |
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Brine Leas School
Audlem Road, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7DY |
1.53 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic High School
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1.58 miles |
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The Axis Academy
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1.79 miles |
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Cheshire College - South & West
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1.82 miles |
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The Oaks Academy
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1.88 miles |
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Reaseheath College
Reaseheath, NANTWICH, Cheshire, CW5 6DF |
1.92 miles |
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Malbank School and Sixth Form College
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1.99 miles |
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Ruskin Community High School
Ruskin Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7JT |
2.11 miles |
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Lavender Field School
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2.51 miles |
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Adelaide School
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2.63 miles |
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Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
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2.75 miles |
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Springfield School
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3.28 miles |
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Sir William Stanier School
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3.29 miles |