Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 3EPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Warrington for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Warrington. It ranks 27th of 65 primary schools in Warrington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 December 2019, report published 19 January 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 December 2024
The school's high expectations shine through all aspects of its work. Pupils meet these expectations well, whether this is through their positive behaviour or their hard work. Pupils learn and achieve well, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are cheerful, polite and welcoming. They enjoy valuable relationships with their peers and adults. Older pupils spoke fondly of their role as buddies to children in their first year of school. Pupils are kind and have a deep appreciation of diversity and equality. This helps everyone in the school to feel welcome. They value their education which is reflected in attendance rates that are above average. The school's strong personal development offer helps pupils to thrive in various leadership roles. For example, the sports crew are on a mission to introduce pupils to new sports with the hope that they then take them up outside of school. The ethos group felt empowered when they recently interviewed for a parish vacancy. Older pupils talk fondly of their experiences visiting the local care home to join in with activities or share songs with the residents. Pupils are very well prepared for their later life. They aspire to become positive, caring members of society.
What the school should improve
- In a minority of subjects, the school does not ensure that pupils remember what they have been taught over time. As a result, some pupils cannot confidently recall or build on their previous learning as well as they might. The school should ensure that the curriculum is having the intended impact so that pupils can learn equally well across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
404 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Thelwall Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| Thelwall Community Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Alderman Bolton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Catherine Speed
- Phone
- 01925262721
- Address
- Church Lane, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 3EP
- Local authority
- Warrington
- URN
- 111315
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.