- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
48 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1190%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 212
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.1
Schools in WA3
A postcode district in Warrington
- Postcode district
- 42 schools and nurseries
In short: WA3 is a postcode district in Warrington with 20 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 18 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries4220 primary · 6 secondary · 18 nurseries
Top-rated
All WA3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WA3
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 WA3
20 in WA3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
16 first choices, 16 offers made
Met the standard at 1186%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 131
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
32 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 253
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.8
Top Secondary Schools in WA3
6 in WA3, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
279 first choices, 236 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,144
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
190 first choices, 198 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 1,164
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
130 first choices, 146 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 814
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
Nurseries in WA3
18 in WA3, highest Ofsted grade first
The Village Pre-School (Gorse Covert)
Warrington, WA3 6TS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
ABC Pre-School
Warrington, WA3 4BJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Barton Day Nurseries Golborne
Warrington, WA3 3EY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in WA3
1 in WA3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Birchwood School
Wa3 7pw · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 35
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in WA3
2 in WA3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Birchwood School
Wa3 7pw · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 35
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Green Meadow Independent Primary School
Warrington, WA3 2RD · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 14
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 9
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WA3, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good32
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in WA3 sit in 2 council areas. 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 WA3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WA3 has 42 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 WA3
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 WA3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WA3?
WA3 has 42 schools, including 20 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 18 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 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 WA3?
The highest-ranked schools in WA3 on Eduscope are St Luke's CofE Primary School, St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Croft 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 WA3?
There are 2 independent schools in WA3. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in WA3 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in WA3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 42 schools in WA3 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.