- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
27 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 307
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.9
Schools in WA2
A postcode district in Warrington
- Postcode district
- 29 schools and nurseries
In short: WA2 is a postcode district in Warrington with 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2912 primary · 5 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All WA2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WA2
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 WA2
12 in WA2, best first
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Warrington, WA2 9AD · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
56 first choices, 56 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 460
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
Cinnamon Brow Church of England Primary School
Warrington, WA2 0SF · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
50 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 379
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
Top Secondary Schools in WA2
5 in WA2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
208 first choices, 180 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 890
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
121 first choices, 160 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 661
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.4
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1630.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 17.8%
- Pupils
- 278
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.5
Nurseries in WA2
12 in WA2, highest Ofsted grade first
Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School
Warrington, WA2 9HY · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 4
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 102
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
The Cheshire Day Nursery @ Winwick
Warrington, WA2 8RS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
ABC 123 Day Nursery Ltd
Warrington, WA2 8TX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WA2
1 in WA2, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1630.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 17.8%
- Pupils
- 278
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.5
Special Schools in WA2
1 in WA2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Empower Academy
Warrington, WA2 7NE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in WA2
1 in WA2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Empower Academy
Warrington, WA2 7NE · 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 WA2, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good22
- Not graded yet5
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 WA2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WA2 has 29 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 WA2
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 WA2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WA2?
WA2 has 29 schools, including 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WA2?
The highest-ranked schools in WA2 on Eduscope are Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate, St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Cinnamon Brow Church of England Primary School. 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 WA2?
There is 1 independent school in WA2, 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 WA2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in WA2 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.