SchoolScoresSt Thomas' CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Parkgate Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2AP
01925 268722 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 4 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Warrington comparisons use the 36 of its 77 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 41 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 24 parents who had raised a concern Joint 15th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 20th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Warrington figures pool parents at the Warrington schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 111318), before it changed to its current form.
63% — 5 points below the Warrington average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 82% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Warrington. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (82%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 72 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 53rd highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 24.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 63rd highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 74th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 13.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 50th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 16.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 4.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 32nd lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 8.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 35th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 21st highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.1 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 60th highest of 76 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 11.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected
- Stockton Heath Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Monica's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broomfields Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alderman Bolton Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 expected · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Latchford St James CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas' CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 4 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Thomas' CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Thomas' CofE Primary School?
91% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Thomas' CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Thomas' CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put St Thomas' CofE Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151688.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.