Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Warrington 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 93 schools across Warrington. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

13%

Outstanding rate

68.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

41.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Green Lane Community Special School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
4.	Bruche Primary School Academy Primary	Good	89	View school
5.	Barrow Hall Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
6.	St Peter's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
7.	Statham Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
8.	Glazebury Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
9.	St Helen's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
10.	Chapelford Village Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
11.	Woolston CofE Aided Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
12.	Penketh Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
13.	Park Road Community Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
14.	Burtonwood Community Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
15.	The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	80	View school
16.	Fox Wood Special School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
17.	Kassia Academy and Support Services Not applicable	Good	80	View school
18.	Thelwall Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	Bewsey Lodge Academy Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	King's Leadership Academy Warrington Secondary	Outstanding	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Warrington?

There are 93 primary & secondary schools in Warrington, of which 12 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Warrington?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Warrington is Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Warrington?

Primary and secondary school applications in Warrington are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Warrington council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Warrington?

13% of primary & secondary schools in Warrington are rated Outstanding and 82% are rated Good. 89.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.