SchoolScoresWhitegate CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Whitegate, Northwich, CW8 2AY
01606 212203 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 November 2013.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
86 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Northwich comparisons use the 14 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 12 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 | Northwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 10th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwich. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwich. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwich. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 33 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 5th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwich. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 65 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwich. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwich. Higher than 53% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwich. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 57%). 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. Northwich figures pool parents at the Northwich 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
22 pupils in this year group.
64% — 3 points above the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 95% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 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 Cheshire West and Chester. 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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (79%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 53 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 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 | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 20.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 25th highest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.3 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 26th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 11th highest of 25 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 44% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.1 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 25 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 20th highest of 23 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 18% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 9.9%* | 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
- Hartford Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moulton School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grange Community Nursery and Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandiway Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Over St John's CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Oak View Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Davenham CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hartford Manor Primary School and Nursery 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cuddington Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Whitegate CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitegate CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 November 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Whitegate CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Whitegate CofE Primary School?
90% of the 86 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Whitegate CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Whitegate CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put Whitegate CofE Primary School as their first choice for 24 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 23 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 111338.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.