Best Primary Schools in Warrington 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 69 schools across Warrington. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

25%

Outstanding rate

68.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

41.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
🥈	St Helen's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	79	View school
🥉	Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
4.	St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
5.	Glazebury Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
6.	Woolston CofE Aided Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
7.	Penketh Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
8.	Chapelford Village Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
9.	St Peter's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
10.	Cherry Tree School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
11.	Burtonwood Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
12.	Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
13.	Ravenbank Primary School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
14.	Culcheth Community Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
15.	Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
16.	Stretton St Matthew's CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
17.	Appleton Thorn Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
18.	Bruche Primary School Academy Primary	Good	71	View school
19.	Gorse Covert Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
20.	Statham Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Warrington?

There are 69 primary schools in Warrington, of which 17 (25%) 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 Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery. 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?

25% of primary schools in Warrington are rated Outstanding and 68% 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.