- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
21 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.5
Schools in WA1
A postcode district in Warrington
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: WA1 is a postcode district in Warrington with 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1810 primary · 5 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All WA1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WA1
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in WA1
10 in WA1, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
39 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1197%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 243
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
17 first choices, 19 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.0%
- Pupils
- 208
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.5
Top Secondary Schools in WA1
5 in WA1, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
226 first choices, 165 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1655.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 804
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Nurseries in WA1
6 in WA1, highest Ofsted grade first
Kids Planet Warrington
Legh Street, WA1 1UL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kalgarth Grange Nursery School
Warrington, WA1 3TZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Playdays Pre-School (Woolston)
Warrington, WA1 4PA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WA1
1 in WA1, by the school's Eduscope score
Fox Wood Special School
Warrington, WA1 4LS · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.6%
- Pupils
- 174
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.4
Special Schools in WA1
4 in WA1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Green Lane Community Special School
Warrington, WA1 4LS · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 229
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.6
Fox Wood Special School
Warrington, WA1 4LS · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.6%
- Pupils
- 174
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.4
Woolston Brook School
Warrington, WA1 4JL · Special · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 31.8%
- Pupils
- 73
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.1
Private Schools in WA1
1 in WA1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Infinite Schools - Warrington
Warrington, WA1 1SL · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WA1, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good10
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every WA1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WA1 has 18 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in WA1
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about WA1
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WA1?
WA1 has 18 schools, including 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 independent school, 4 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WA1?
The highest-ranked schools in WA1 on Eduscope are King's Leadership Academy Warrington, St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bruche Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in WA1?
There is 1 independent school in WA1, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in WA1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in WA1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.