Schools near WA8 9
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16 state primary schools within 2 miles and 17 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of WA8 9, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown. i
State primary schools near WA8 9
16 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of WA8 9, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.
- 86of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · places reached 0.78 miles in 2026 · results: top 7% in England
How it scored 86
- 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
- Distancematters18.2 of 20 points
0.18 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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 0.78 miles away; this school is 0.18 miles from the middle of WA8 9, closer 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
- 77of 100
Results: top 1% in England · every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2019)
How it scored 77
- 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
- Distancematters10.7 of 20 points
0.93 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.01 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
How it scored 76
- 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
- Distancematters19.9 of 20 points
0.01 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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
- 75of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · every first choice met in 2026 · 0.97 miles
How it scored 75
- 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
- Distancematters10.3 of 20 points
0.97 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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
- 71of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · 0.71 miles
How it scored 71
- 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
- Distancematters12.9 of 20 points
0.71 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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
Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 17% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard
How it scored 67
- 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
- Distancematters4.8 of 20 points
1.5 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 39% in England
How it scored 65
- 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
- Distancematters7.7 of 20 points
1.2 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2019) · classes of 20 on average
How it scored 63
- 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, September 2019: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters0.4 of 20 points
2.0 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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 little8.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.6% 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 little9.9 of 10 points
Classes average 20.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 48% in England
How it scored 63
- Resultsmatters10.5 of 20 points
Top 48% of 14,817 state schools in England: 65% 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, March 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters6 of 20 points
1.4 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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 little3.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 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 little2.7 of 10 points
Classes average 28.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · absence 5.4% (similar schools 5.8%)
How it scored 59
- 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
- Distancematters7.6 of 20 points
1.2 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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
State secondary schools near WA8 9
17 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of WA8 9, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.
- 84of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · places reached 1.33 miles in 2026 · 0.67 miles
How it scored 84
- 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
- Distancematters17.3 of 20 points
0.67 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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 0.67 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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
- 67of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.5 miles
How it scored 67
- 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
- Distancematters14.2 of 20 points
1.5 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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
- 67of 100
Places reached 3.31 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 2.1 miles
How it scored 67
- 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
- Distancematters11.7 of 20 points
2.1 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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 2.07 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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
Places reached 5.17 miles in 2026 · 0.86 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)
How it scored 65
- 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
- Distancematters16.6 of 20 points
0.86 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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 0.86 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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
- 61of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · classes of 22 on average
How it scored 61
- 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
- Distancematters7.7 of 20 points
3.1 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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 (2020) · classes of 24 on average
How it scored 59
- 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
- Distancematters6.2 of 20 points
3.4 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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: Good (2025) · results: better than 29% of schools in England
How it scored 55
- 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
- Distancematters3.5 of 20 points
4.1 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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
- 53of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · classes of 23 on average
How it scored 53
- 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
- Distancematters5.9 of 20 points
3.5 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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
Ofsted: Good (2019) · results: top 27% in England · classes of 24 on average
How it scored 45
- 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
- Distancematters1.8 of 20 points
4.6 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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 4.56 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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
- 43of 100
4.3 miles
How it scored 43
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No Progress 8 or Attainment 8 score published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters2.9 of 20 points
4.3 miles from the middle of WA8 9, 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 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.
- 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 little5 of 10 points
We hold no class sizes for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE, class sizes, school level
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