Willaston CofE Primary School
Neston Road, Willaston, Neston, CH64 2TNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Willaston CofE Primary School is a primary school in Neston for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 9th of 115 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2024, report published 24 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2024
Pupils are excited to come into school each day. They follow the school's vision, to treat others as they themselves want to be treated, remarkably well. Pupils are celebrated for their individuality. This helps them to feel happy. The school has exceptionally high expectations of what pupils can and should achieve. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged, consistently live up to these expectations. They achieve highly. Pupils relish every opportunity to learn. Their behaviour is exemplary around the school. From the beginning of early years to Year 6, there is a calm and orderly atmosphere that enables pupils to focus completely on their learning. Pupils take pride in their learning. They shine in all that they do. This is reflected in the exceptional quality of work that pupils produce. They are able to recall a sizeable amount of prior learning. By the end of Year 6, pupils are extremely well prepared for secondary school. Children in Reception Year also learn exceedingly well. Pupils take full advantage of the vast array of enrichment activities on offer. For example, they benefit from exciting drama lessons and the opportunity to go on residential trips, some of which have a multicultural focus. Staff ensure that pupils benefit from the vast array of clubs on offer, such as the fencing, mini-golf and art clubs. Pupils are particularly proud of their sports achievements and the displays of their artwork.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Willaston CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfall Primary and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| St Winefride's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 43% met the expected standard |
| Brookhurst Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Neston Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Gary Graham
- Phone
- 01518325360
- Address
- Neston Road, Willaston, Neston, CH64 2TN
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 111245
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.