Schools near WA2
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29 state primary schools within 2 miles and 15 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of WA2, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown. i
State primary schools near WA2
29 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of WA2, ranked by what matters to you.
- 80of 100
Places reached 0.73 miles in 2026 · results: top 16% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022)
How it scored 80
- Resultsmatters17 of 20 points
Top 16% of 14,817 state schools in England: 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.5 of 20 points
0.65 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.73 miles away; this school is 0.65 miles from the middle of WA2, closer than that. Warrington Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little7.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7 of 10 points
Classes average 23.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 29% in England
How it scored 76
- Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points
Top 29% of 14,817 state schools in England: 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, September 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters12.7 of 20 points
0.73 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little9.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.7 of 10 points
Classes average 26.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.59 miles
How it scored 74
- Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points
Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters14.1 of 20 points
0.59 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little7.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.9 of 10 points
Classes average 27.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.57 miles
How it scored 72
- Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points
Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters14.3 of 20 points
0.57 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.9 of 10 points
Classes average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · 0.70 miles
How it scored 71
- Resultsmatters10.9 of 20 points
Top 46% of 14,817 state schools in England: 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters13 of 20 points
0.70 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little7.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.6 of 10 points
Classes average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.22 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)
How it scored 71
- Resultsmatters10.9 of 20 points
Top 46% of 14,817 state schools in England: 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters17.8 of 20 points
0.22 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points
We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.2 of 10 points
Classes average 29.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.36 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)
How it scored 70
- Resultsmatters5.3 of 20 points
Better than 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters16.4 of 20 points
0.36 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little8.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.3 of 10 points
Classes average 25.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 14% in England
How it scored 70
- Resultsmatters17.4 of 20 points
Top 14% of 14,817 state schools in England: 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, April 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters1.9 of 20 points
1.8 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little8.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little1.6 of 10 points
Classes average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Places reached 0.95 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2021) · results: top 37% in England
How it scored 67
- Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points
Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, September 2021: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.8 of 20 points
0.92 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.95 miles away; this school is 0.92 miles from the middle of WA2, closer than that. Warrington Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points
We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.9 of 10 points
Classes average 27.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 10% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)
How it scored 67
- Resultsmatters18.2 of 20 points
Top 10% of 14,817 state schools in England: 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters1.7 of 20 points
1.8 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little9.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.5 of 10 points
Classes average 29.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
State secondary schools near WA2
15 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of WA2, ranked by what matters to you.
- 80of 100
Places reached 1.20 miles in 2026 · 0.44 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)
How it scored 80
- Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points
Top 39% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.16 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters18.3 of 20 points
0.44 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.20 miles away; this school is 0.44 miles from the middle of WA2, closer than that. Warrington Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 12.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points
Classes average 22.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 70of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.71 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
How it scored 70
- Resultsmatters1.8 of 20 points
Better than 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.66 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters17.2 of 20 points
0.71 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 16.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.9 of 10 points
Classes average 21.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 1.6 miles
How it scored 68
- Resultsmatters7.1 of 20 points
Better than 35% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.19 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.7 of 20 points
1.6 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 26.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.1 of 10 points
Classes average 22.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Results: top 17% in England · 1.6 miles · places reached 1.17 miles in 2026
How it scored 67
- Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points
Top 17% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.50 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.4 of 20 points
1.6 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters11.9 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.17 miles away; this school is 1.64 miles from the middle of WA2, further than that. Warrington Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little9.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.1 of 10 points
Classes average 25.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 66of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 2.0 miles
How it scored 66
- Resultsmatters4.4 of 20 points
Better than 22% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.37 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, December 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.8 of 20 points
2.0 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 16.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points
Classes average 21.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 60of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · classes of 22 on average
How it scored 60
- Resultsmatters5.1 of 20 points
Better than 25% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.32 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters6 of 20 points
3.5 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 8.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.4 of 10 points
Classes average 21.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 60of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2020) · 3.2 miles
How it scored 60
- Resultsmatters6.7 of 20 points
Better than 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.22 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2020: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters7 of 20 points
3.2 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little4.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 25.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points
Classes average 23.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 55of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · results: better than 38% of schools in England
How it scored 55
- Resultsmatters7.7 of 20 points
Better than 38% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.15 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters3.5 of 20 points
4.1 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 8.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5 of 10 points
Classes average 26.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Ofsted: Good (2019) · results: top 27% in England · 2.2 miles
How it scored 54
- Resultsmatters14.7 of 20 points
Top 27% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.31 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2019: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.2 of 20 points
2.2 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters0 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.55 miles away; this school is 2.20 miles from the middle of WA2, further than that. Warrington Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 6.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points
Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: better than 37% of schools in England
How it scored 54
- Resultsmatters7.5 of 20 points
Better than 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.17 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters1 of 20 points
4.8 miles from the middle of WA2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 14.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.5 of 10 points
Classes average 25.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
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