St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1JWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Northwich for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 10th of 24 primary schools in Northwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2012, report published 14 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2022
At St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, warm and welcoming relationships permeate throughout the school. Pupils said that their teachers 'truly care' about them. Parents and carers spoke highly of the care and support that their children receive from staff. This helps pupils to feel safe in school. They know who to speak to if they have any worries or concerns. Children settle quickly into the early years because of the nurturing environment that leaders and staff have created. Pupils follow the school rules closely. They behave sensibly in classrooms and on the playground. Pupils are polite and courteous. They give new pupils and visitors a warm welcome and a smile. Pupils said that if any bullying occurred, their teachers would stop it happening. Leaders deal with any incidents effectively. Pupils have many opportunities to take on responsibilities in school. For instance, pupils enjoy being reading ambassadors or 'Mini Vinnie' leaders. They are keen to help out in the school community. Pupils benefit from a range of extra-curricular activities, such as cricket, art club and choir. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), take an active role in school life. Leaders have high ambitions for pupils. Pupils work hard to meet these high expectations and achieve well. Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this school. The majority of parents would recommend this school to others.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not revisit key knowledge with enough frequency and afford pupils sufficient opportunity to recall earlier learning. This means that pupils sometimes do not remember some aspects of the curriculum sufficiently well. Leaders should make sure that teachers revisit essential parts of the curriculum so that pupils embed this essential knowledge into their long-term memory.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
191 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 75% met the expected standard |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 56% met the expected standard |
| Hartford Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Justine McEniff
- Phone
- 01606663630
- Address
- Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1JW
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 111461
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.