Whitegate CofE Primary School
Whitegate, Northwich, CW8 2AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whitegate CofE Primary School is a primary school in Northwich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 7th of 24 primary schools in Northwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2019, report published 10 September 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
Pupils are greeted each morning by Buddy and Reggie, the friendly school nurture dogs. They help pupils to develop confidence and to build self-esteem. Pupils say that everyone is welcome here. They feel well-cared for by staff at this school who know them well. Pupils are proud to belong to this warm and friendly school which is at the heart of the local community. Pupils have very positive attitudes to learning. They listen carefully to their teachers and they love to learn new ideas. Pupils relish the opportunity to ask questions and debate different points of view. During their time at Whitegate, pupils develop a relentless curiosity about the world in which they live. The school has high aspirations for pupils' achievement. Pupils achieve well and they leave the school well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils benefit from the many opportunities offered by the school. They enjoy trying new activities and honing their skills and talents in music and drama. Pupils are especially proud of the school's annual productions where they can dance, act and sing. Sport plays an important part in school life. Pupils are rightly proud of their success in sports events and competitions.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers sometimes do not choose activities carefully enough to help pupils commit their learning to their long-term memory. This means that some pupils forget important information. The school should ensure that staff are helped to utilise the training that they have had so that they can help pupils to retain their learning over time.
- In some subjects, the school does not gain a deep enough overview of what pupils know and understand. This limits its ability to revise and update the curriculum to ensure that pupils achieve as well as they can over time. The school should ensure that the information from teachers' checks on pupils' learning is used more productively to identify areas of curriculum development.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
141 pupils on roll, with places for 168
Schools near Whitegate CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Moulton School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Grange Community Nursery and Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Sandiway Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Over St John's CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
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
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Caroline Mackenzie
- Phone
- 01606212203
- Address
- Whitegate, Northwich, CW8 2AY
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 111338
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.