“schools in Warrington”

Dallam Lane, Warrington, WA2 7NG

Information about this proposed school

 Progress Schools – Warrington is proposed to be an independent school based in the town of Warrington. The school will admit pupils from Warrington local authority.  The proprietor body intends to cater for pupils who have experienced or are at risk of permanent exclusion from mainstream schools. Leaders also intend to admit pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.  Leaders plan to run a breakfast club at the school each day.  It is not proposed that the school will cater for pupils with complex needs.

Orford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8AL

Description of the school

Warrington St Ann's is an average-sized school. It serves an area with high levels of social disadvantage. Almost all pupils are White British. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is well above average. Almost half the pupils have learning difficulties and/or disabilities. In some year groups two thirds are identified with a learning difficulty or more complex additional needs. The proportion of pupils who have a statement of special educational needs is high. A slightly above average proportion of pupils leave or join the school other than at the start of the school year. A Nursery and a Reception Class form the school's Early Years Foundation Stage provision. There is a creche on site which is run by a private provider and did not form part of this inspection. The school has gained the Primary Quality Mark, Healthy Schools, Activemark and Fair Trade awards. It also holds Investors in People status.

Collin Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1TG · Part of Emmanuel Diocese of Liverpool Academies Trust

Existing academy: Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School URN: 151976 Predecessor school: Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School URN: 111299

Orford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8AL · Part of Emmanuel Diocese of Liverpool Academies Trust

Existing academy: Warrington St Ann's Church of England Primary Academy URN: 151975 Predecessor school: Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School URN: 111298

Orford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8PX · Part of The Challenge Academy Trust

Information about this school

 In 2013/14, the academy did not meet the government’s current floor standards which are the minimum expectations for students’ attainment and progress.  The academy does not enter students for GCSE examinations earlier than the usual time.  At the time of the inspection, the academy offered alternative provision for seven students with Cornerstones Warrington, Grappenhall Hall School, Warrington Wolves, Cheshire Fire Services and the Relationship Centre, Warrington.

Bewsey and Whitecross, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1NS

Selby Street School address Primary Type of school Warrington Voluntary aided School category Cheshire WA5 1NS 5 °11 Age range of pupils 01925 636235 Telephone number Mixed Gender of pupils 01925 230971 Fax number 204 Number on roll (school) Mr Michael Watson Chair The governing body Appropriate authority Mr Michael Mullan Headteacher 11 March 2002 Date of previous school inspection

Orford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8AL

Information about the school

Warrington St Ann’s is an average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is high. The proportion of pupils supported by School Action Plus or with a statement of special educational needs is high. The vast majority of pupils are from White British backgrounds. The school does not meet the government’s current floor standards which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress. The headteacher and deputy headteacher took up post in September 2011. The school has gained the Quality Mark for its work in improving pupils’ basic skills in literacy and numeracy. Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms

Bewsey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 0AG

Inspection of Bewsey Lodge Primary School, Warrington, WA5 0AG

Thank you for welcoming the inspectors to your school recently. You were all friendly and helpful and we enjoyed finding out from you how you are getting on. On behalf of the inspection team, I would like to tell you what we found.

Bewsey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 0AG

Inspection of Bewsey Lodge Primary School, Warrington, WA5 0AG

We are pleased you are all looking forward to the new buildings your school is soon to get and the woodland areas that promise to be even better than those you already have on the site. Keep trying your best. I send you all my best wishes for the future.

Latchford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1JD

Inspection of Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Warrington, WA4 1JD

Thank you for the warm welcome you gave us when we visited you in school this week. We would especially like to thank those pupils who talked to us and those who read to us. You are excellent ambassadors for your school.

Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6QG

Inspection of Birchwood CE Primary School, Warrington, WA3 6QG

Thank you for the warm welcome you gave me and my colleague when we inspected your school recently. You were very friendly and enthusiastic about what you do.

Collin Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1TG

Inspection of a good school: Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School Collin Street, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 1TG

ST.BRIDGET'S SCHOOL CAPESTHORNE ROAD, WARRINGTON, Cheshire, WA2 0ER

Description of the school

The school is situated in a residential area to the east of Warrington and is smaller than average. Almost all pupils are from a white British background. The proportion entitled to free school meals is well above average and the number with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LDD) is above the national average. There is a significant amount of mobility caused by pupils joining and leaving during term time. Over the past three years, the school has been totally refurbished and last year, a new headteacher was appointed. The school has a Healthy School Award.

Grappenhall, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3EP

Description of the school

The school, which is larger than most primary schools, is located in the village of Grappenhall to the south east of Warrington. Although situated in an area which is relatively advantaged, the school admits pupils from a range of socio-economic backgrounds. Pupils are predominantly of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is well below the national average, as is the proportion with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Pupils are taught in several buildings on the same site, including mobile classrooms. The school has experienced a significant number of staff absences in recent years. The school has been awarded Healthy School status, and the Activemark for its health and sports promotion. It has also received two Basic Skills Quality Marks and the Eco Silver Award.

Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 5HH

Description of the school

This small school is situated in a residential district on the outskirts of Warrington. Pupil numbers have declined in recent years and an unusually high number of pupils join and leave the school at various stages throughout the year. All the pupils have English as their home language. Most are from White British backgrounds, with a small proportion from other heritages, including a small number of Gypsy/Roma pupils who come from Traveller families. The school draws its pupils from a wide area, with around one fifth of its pupils living outside the school's immediate locality. The proportion of pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities is larger than in most other schools. The proportion of pupils entitled to free school meals is smaller than average. The school was given permanent Eco School status in 2004. It also holds the Healthy Schools Award, the Gold Activemark and the Basic Skills Primary Quality Mark.

Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 5HH

Primary Type of school Community School category 4 °11 Age range of pupils Mixed Gender of pupils Number on roll 151 School The governing body Appropriate authority Mr Keith Bland Chair Mr Craig Richardson Headteacher 14 March 2005 Date of previous school inspection Warrington Road School address Culcheth Warrington Cheshire WA3 5HH 01925 764312 Telephone number 01925 764690 Fax number

Collin Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1TG

Description of the school

This average sized Church of England school is situated in central Warrington. The proportion of pupils entitled to free school meals is above average. The school holds the Basic Skills Quality Mark, the national Healthy Schools' Award, Artsmark, Activemark and the ECO Silver Award. Most pupils are from White British backgrounds and have English as their first language. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds reflects the national average.

Callands, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 9RJ

Inspection of Callands Primary School, Warrington WA5 9RJ

All schools need to develop and improve. We have asked that the number of good lessons continues to improve. The Early Years Foundation Stage must continue to improve and make more use of the outdoor area. The school should provide you with more opportunities to learn about different cultures. Thank you once again for all your help. We wish you well in the future. Yours sincerely,

Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4PQ

Description of the school

This school is smaller than average but pupil numbers have grown steadily since the previous inspection. The pupils are almost all of White British heritage. Most live in the immediate area of the school but approximately one quarter travel from other parts of Warrington. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is below average. The percentage of pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LDD) is below average. However, the school has an above average proportion of pupils who have a statement of special educational need. The proportion of pupils who start school other than in the Reception class is higher than usual. The school has achieved the Basic Skills Quality Mark.

Collin Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1TG

Information about this school

 Warrington St Barnabas Primary School is an average sized primary school.  The large majority of pupils are White British. The proportion of children from minority ethnic groups is just below average.  The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is just below the national average.  The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is above the national average.  The proportion of disadvantaged pupils known to be eligible for free school meals or in the care of the local authority is above average. Additional government funding known as the pupil premium supports these pupils.  A high proportion of children do not join the school’s Reception class after their time in the Nursery when about one-third of the children leave to go to a nearby Catholic school.  The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for