Schools near WA8 6
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17 state primary schools within 2 miles and 15 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of WA8 6, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown. i
State primary schools near WA8 6
17 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of WA8 6, ranked by what matters to you.
- 83of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · every first choice met in 2026 · 0.12 miles
How it scored 83
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters18.8 of 20 points
0.12 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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 little8.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.2% 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 little6 of 10 points
Classes average 24.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 17% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard
How it scored 77
- Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points
Top 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 77% 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 report card, January 2026: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters14 of 20 points
0.60 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3 of 10 points
Classes average 28.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 76of 100
Results: top 1% in England · every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2019)
How it scored 76
- Resultsmatters20 of 20 points
Top 1% of 14,817 state schools in England: 94% 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 2019: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters9.3 of 20 points
1.1 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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 little7.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 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 little4.2 of 10 points
Classes average 27.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 75of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.27 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024)
How it scored 75
- Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points
Top 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 68% 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 February 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters17.3 of 20 points
0.27 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 1.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.4 of 10 points
Classes average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 69of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 7% in England · places reached 0.78 miles in 2026
How it scored 69
- Resultsmatters18.8 of 20 points
Top 7% of 14,817 state schools in England: 84% 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, October 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters9.2 of 20 points
1.1 miles from the middle of WA8 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters12.4 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.78 miles away; this school is 1.08 miles from the middle of WA8 6, further than that. Halton Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.9% 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 little1.8 of 10 points
Classes average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 42% in England
How it scored 67
- Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points
Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% 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, July 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.7 of 20 points
0.93 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.1 of 10 points
Classes average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 66of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.40 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
How it scored 66
- Resultsmatters4.4 of 20 points
Better than 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 52% 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
- Distancematters16 of 20 points
0.40 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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 little0.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 9.4 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 little10 of 10 points
Classes average 19.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.77 miles
How it scored 64
- Resultsmatters6.5 of 20 points
Better than 32% of 14,817 state schools in England: 57% 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 May 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters12.3 of 20 points
0.77 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.4 of 10 points
Classes average 29.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 62of 100
0.14 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020) · results: better than 44% of schools in England
How it scored 62
- Resultsmatters8.9 of 20 points
Better than 44% of 14,817 state schools in England: 62% 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 2020: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters18.6 of 20 points
0.14 miles from the middle of WA8 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters10 of 20 points
We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.
- Attendance and behavioura little8.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little1.2 of 10 points
Classes average 30.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 39% in England
How it scored 59
- Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points
Top 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 68% 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 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters1.6 of 20 points
1.8 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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 little5.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.3 of 10 points
Classes average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
State secondary schools near WA8 6
15 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of WA8 6, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.
- 85of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · places reached 1.33 miles in 2026 · 0.38 miles
How it scored 85
- Resultsmatters12.5 of 20 points
Top 38% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.17 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2022: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters18.5 of 20 points
0.38 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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 1.33 miles away; this school is 0.38 miles from the middle of WA8 6, closer than that. Halton Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little7.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 9.2 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 little6.5 of 10 points
Classes average 24.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 68of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.3 miles
How it scored 68
- Resultsmatters6.5 of 20 points
Better than 32% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.23 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters14.9 of 20 points
1.3 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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 little4.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 12.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 20.7 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 little7.1 of 10 points
Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Places reached 5.17 miles in 2026 · 0.52 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)
How it scored 67
- Resultsmatters2.2 of 20 points
Better than 11% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.61 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
- Distancematters17.9 of 20 points
0.52 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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 5.17 miles away; this school is 0.52 miles from the middle of WA8 6, closer than that. Halton Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 10.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 21.3 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 little6.3 of 10 points
Classes average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 63of 100
Places reached 3.31 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: better than 41% of schools in England
How it scored 63
- Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points
Better than 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.12 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters8.2 of 20 points
3.0 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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 3.31 miles away; this school is 2.95 miles from the middle of WA8 6, closer than that. St Helens Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little3.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 19.8 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 little8.2 of 10 points
Classes average 22.1 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
- Distancematters6.3 of 20 points
3.4 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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
- 59of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 3.2 miles
How it scored 59
- Resultsmatters5.9 of 20 points
Better than 29% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.27 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2025: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters7.2 of 20 points
3.2 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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 little5.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 17.8 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 little5.6 of 10 points
Classes average 25.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 58of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2020) · classes of 24 on average
How it scored 58
- 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
- Distancematters5.9 of 20 points
3.5 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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
- 57of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 2.6 miles
How it scored 57
- Resultsmatters0.8 of 20 points
Better than 4% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.84 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters9.6 of 20 points
2.6 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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 10.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 31.5 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 little7.3 of 10 points
Classes average 23.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 48of 100
Ofsted: Good (2024) · places reached 2.66 miles in 2026 · classes of 24 on average
How it scored 48
- Resultsmatters3.2 of 20 points
Better than 16% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.48 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters5.6 of 20 points
3.6 miles from the middle of WA8 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters12.9 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.66 miles away; this school is 3.60 miles from the middle of WA8 6, further than that. Halton Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 12.5 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 little6.4 of 10 points
Classes average 24.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 21 on average · 3.2 miles
How it scored 45
- Resultsmatters0 of 20 points
Better than 0% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -1.37 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted
- Distancematters7.1 of 20 points
3.2 miles from the middle of WA8 6, 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 little4.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 11.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 21.8 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
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