Weaverham Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Northwich Road Northwich CW8 3BD |
| Phone | 01606852148 |
| Reference Number | 146642 |
Weaverham Primary Academy has been rated as a good school following its first inspection since opening. The school successfully fosters a positive environment where pupils enjoy attending, feel safe, and are motivated to learn. The leadership demonstrates a deep understanding of the community and a commitment to providing a well-structured curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Positive relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a supportive learning atmosphere and good behaviour throughout the school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 113 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.21%
Girls: 47.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 3 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 5 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 6 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.5% |
| Chinese | 3.5% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| Irish | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders and staff know their community and understand pupils' needs well.
- An ambitious curriculum is effectively designed to motivate pupils.
- Pupils achieve well across the school.
- Strong emphasis on reading ensures pupils develop love for books.
- Staff feel valued, with support for their well-being and workload.
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not use assessment systems effectively.
- Provision for pupils' spiritual development lacks opportunities to learn about different cultures and religions.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
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 | 100 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -0.8 | ||
| Writing | 2.9 | ||
| Maths | -1.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham
Keepers Lane, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 3BY |
0.39 miles |
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Weaverham Forest Primary School
Forest Street, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 3EY |
0.5 miles |
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Rosebank School
Townfield Lane, Barnton, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4QP |
1.31 miles |
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Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
Townfield Lane, Barnton, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4QL |
1.38 miles |
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Little Leigh Primary School
Shutley Lane, Little Leigh, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4RN |
1.45 miles |
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Hartford Primary School
Riddings Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1NA |
1.56 miles |
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Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
Firdale Road, Firdale Park, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4AZ |
1.63 miles |
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Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery
Stones Manor Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1NU |
1.71 miles |
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Sandiway Primary School
Weaverham Road, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2ND |
1.82 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1JW |
1.91 miles |
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Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Darwin Street, Castle, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1BN |
1.95 miles |
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Kingsmead Primary School
Dukes Way, Kingsmead, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8WA |
2.22 miles |
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Cuddington Primary School
Ash Road, Cuddington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2NY |
2.4 miles |
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Adventure Wellbeing School
Sherwood House, Gadbrook Road, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7TN |
2.53 miles |
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Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
Church Walk, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5QQ |
2.61 miles |
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Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School
Crowton, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2RW |
2.72 miles |
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Comberbach Nursery and Primary School
Mather Drive, Comberbach, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6BG |
2.75 miles |
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Whitegate CofE Primary School
Whitegate, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2AY |
2.84 miles |
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Victoria Road Primary School
Victoria Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5RE |
2.85 miles |
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Davenham CofE Primary School
Charles Avenue, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8JW |
2.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Russett School
Middlehurst Avenue, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 3BW |
0.11 miles |
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Weaverham High School
Lime Avenue, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 3HT |
0.47 miles |
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The Grange School
Bradburns Lane, Northwich, CW8 1LU |
1.29 miles |
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Hartford Church of England High School
Hartford Campus Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1LH |
1.49 miles |
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Cloughwood Academy
Stones Manor Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1NU |
1.85 miles |
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St Nicholas Catholic High School
Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1JW |
1.91 miles |
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Greenbank School
Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1LD |
1.93 miles |
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Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College
Monarch Drive, Northwich, CW9 8AF |
2.33 miles |
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The County High School, Leftwich
Granville Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8EZ |
2.85 miles |
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Cransley School
Belmont Hall, Northwich, CW9 6HN |
3.52 miles |
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The Rudheath Senior Academy
Middlewich Road, Rudheath, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7DT |
3.56 miles |
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OneSchool Global Northwich
Gadbrook Park, Northwich, CW9 7UE |
3.6 miles |
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The Winsford Academy
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4.67 miles |