- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
82 first choices, 84 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 609
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.5
Schools in WA5
A postcode district in Warrington
- Postcode district
- 45 schools and nurseries
In short: WA5 is a postcode district in Warrington with 20 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 22 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries4520 primary · 3 secondary · 22 nurseries
Top-rated
All WA5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WA5
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 WA5
20 in WA5, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
54 first choices, 44 offers made
Met the standard at 1190%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 337
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.4
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
91 first choices, 89 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 638
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
Top Secondary Schools in WA5
3 in WA5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
314 first choices, 240 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 1,214
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
278 first choices, 325 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 2,051
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
180 first choices, 216 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 1,058
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Nurseries in WA5
22 in WA5, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Treasures
Warrington, WA5 1BD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Cheshire Day Nursery @ Guardian Street
Warrington, WA5 1UP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool
Warrington, WA5 9UY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WA5
1 in WA5, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
278 first choices, 325 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 2,051
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WA5, 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.
- Outstanding5
- Good27
- Not graded yet13
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 WA5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WA5 has 45 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 WA5
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 WA5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WA5?
WA5 has 45 schools, including 20 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 22 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WA5?
The highest-ranked schools in WA5 on Eduscope are St Philip (Westbrook) CofE Primary School, Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery, Chapelford Village 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 WA5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 45 schools in WA5 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.