Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate
Station Road, Padgate, Warrington, WA2 0QJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate is a primary school in Warrington for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Warrington. It ranks 29th of 65 primary schools in Warrington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 September 2023, report published 15 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 September 2023
Pupils flourish at Christ Church CofE Primary School. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement. Typically, pupils achieve well. This is because they are well supported by skilled and caring staff who understand the individual and additional needs that pupils may have. Children in the early years quickly settle into established routines. They learn the value of cooperation and of taking turns. Pupils are overwhelmingly polite and courteous towards each other and to adults. Pupils behave impeccably as they move around the school. Pupils feel safe at school. They value the support of their friends and staff in helping them to sort out any minor squabbles that might occur. Pupils learn how to respect and value others who may be different to themselves. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are keen to contribute to their school and their local community. Pupils carry out a range of leadership roles with pride. These roles include organising playground activities and keeping governors informed about their learning. Pupils spoke with enthusiasm about the wide range of opportunities that they have at school. They were keen to show inspectors their many sporting awards and they explained how they learn to grow and sell their own produce.
What the school should improve
- From time to time, teachers do not check that pupils' knowledge of prior learning is secure. At times, this results in some pupils developing misconceptions or gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers have an accurate picture of what pupils have misunderstood or forgotten. This is so that teachers can provide the appropriate support for pupils to catch up with the knowledge that they require for subsequent learning.
- Occasionally, some teachers do not adhere to agreed strategies designed to promote pupils' concentration during lessons. As a result, there are times when some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers support these pupils to concentrate on their learning and achieve their best.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
48 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
307 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruche Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 97% met the expected standard |
| Brook Acre Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Bridget's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Cinnamon Brow Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katrina Kirkham
- Phone
- 01925492422
- Address
- Station Road, Padgate, Warrington, WA2 0QJ
- Local authority
- Warrington
- URN
- 111363
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.