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Schools in WA4

A postcode district in Warrington

  • Postcode district
  • 47 schools and nurseries

In short: WA4 is a postcode district in Warrington with 20 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 22 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries4720 primary · 4 secondary · 22 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in WA4

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.

All WA4 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in WA4

20 in WA4, best first

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Top Secondary Schools in WA4

4 in WA4, best first

Bridgewater High School

Warrington, WA4 3AE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

292 first choices, 358 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1655.0

England 46.2

Days missed
6.9%
Pupils
1,683
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school Bridgewater High School
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Nurseries in WA4

22 in WA4, highest Ofsted grade first

Kindergarten

Warrington, WA4 1JL · Nursery

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.

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Sixth Forms in WA4

1 in WA4, by the school's Eduscope score

Special Schools in WA4

2 in WA4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Chaigeley School

Warrington, WA4 2TE · Special · All-through · Ages 8 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
25.9%
Pupils
54
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Chaigeley School

Willow Green CIO

Warrington, WA4 6DQ · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

View school Willow Green CIO
The map

Every school in WA4, 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.

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Moore Primary School, GoodStockton Heath Primary School, GoodThelwall Community Junior School, GoodThe Cobbs Infant and Nursery School, Expected standard or betterSt Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Expected standard in every areaGrappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, GoodSt Monica's Catholic Primary School, Good or betterCardinal Newman Catholic High School, GoodChaigeley School, GoodLatchford St James CofE Primary School, GoodGrappenhall Heys Community Primary School, Outstanding in every areaBridgewater High School, GoodDaresbury Primary School, GoodPriestley College, GoodSir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, Expected standard in every areaAlderman Bolton Primary School, GoodBroomfields Junior School, GoodThelwall Infant School, GoodWhitley Village School, Good or betterWillow Green CIO, Expected standard in every areaStretton St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Good or betterAppleton Thorn Primary School, Good or betterOur Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, GoodBradshaw Primary School, GoodSt Thomas' CofE Primary School, Good or betterButterfly's Nursery, Needs attention in 3 areasThe Little Penguins Day Nursery, GoodStepping Stones Day Nursery, GoodKindergarten, OutstandingGrappenhall Pre-school, GoodNest In The Woods, OutstandingKids Planet Appleton Thorn, GoodThe Stables Nursery School Ltd, GoodThe Cheshire Day Nursery, OutstandingThe Cheshire Day Nursery @ Thelwall, OutstandingLittle Lot Nursery Limited, GoodHolyrood Nursery Warrington, GoodKids Planet Stretton, OutstandingLynton Private Day Nursery, GoodWhitley Community Pre-School, GoodSt Matthews Pre-School, OutstandingHayley's Little Heroes, GoodMoore Village Pre-School, GoodSt Monica's Nursery and Forest School, GoodAppleton Thorn Preschool and Little Woodland, GoodLittle Angels Daycare Warrington Ltd.Our Lady's Wasps
  • Outstanding6
  • Good28
  • Not graded yet13
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in WA4 sit in 3 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 WA4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

WA4 has 47 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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about WA4

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How many schools are in WA4?

WA4 has 47 schools, including 20 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 22 nurseries, 2 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 WA4?

The highest-ranked schools in WA4 on Eduscope are Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School, Stretton St Matthew's CofE Primary School, St Monica's Catholic 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 do I choose the right school in WA4?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 47 schools in WA4 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.

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