Best primary schools in Warrington
Warrington averages miss micro-variation; lock every school pick to a sector. This ranking covers 69 primary schools in the Warrington local authority. Postcode area WA13 has the highest average school score (81.1 across 4 schools), while WA2 sits at the lower end (49.8). 100% of ranked Warrington primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Warrington on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Warrington comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Warrington ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Woolston CofE Aided Primary School | 84.5 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Chapelford Village Primary School | 84.3 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | 83.7 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 14 | Statham Primary School | 82.8 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Glazebury Church of England Primary School | 82.6 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | St Helen's Church of England Primary School | 82.6 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate | 82.2 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Bewsey Lodge Academy | 81.5 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Oughtrington Primary School | 80.2 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Great Sankey Primary School | 78.7 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Broomfields Junior School | 77.7 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Dallam Community Primary School | 75.2 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Croft Primary School | 74.8 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Ravenbank Primary School | 73.9 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | St Monica's Catholic Primary School | 72.9 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Gorse Covert Primary School | 72.2 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Burtonwood Community Primary School | 71.8 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | St Thomas' CofE Primary School | 71 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Culcheth Community Primary School | 70.2 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Park Road Community Primary School | 69.7 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Warrington
What is the best primary school in Warrington?
Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Warrington (LocaleIQ score 99 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 87% · higher 19%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Warrington primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Warrington?
King's Leadership Academy Warrington tops the Warrington secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 88.7). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 56.0. See the full secondary school ranking for Warrington for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Warrington have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Warrington: Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School (KS2 expected 87%, higher 19%); Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery (KS2 expected 90%, higher 24%); St Peter's Catholic Primary School (KS2 expected 79%, higher 9%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Warrington are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
6 primary schools in the Warrington ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School, Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery, St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Barrow Hall Community Primary School, St Philip (Westbrook) CofE Aided Primary School, and 1 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Warrington?
This ranking covers 69 primary schools in the Warrington comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Warrington has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, WA13 has the strongest cluster — 81.1 average across 4 ranked primary schools. WA2 sits at the lower end (49.8 average). Warrington averages miss micro-variation; lock every school pick to a sector. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.