- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results above the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 202
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.3
Schools in WA6
A postcode district in Cheshire West and Chester
- Postcode district
- 20 schools and nurseries
In short: WA6 is a postcode district in Cheshire West and Chester with 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2011 primary · 2 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All WA6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WA6
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 WA6
11 in WA6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
9 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.4%
- Pupils
- 100
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
48 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 214
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
Top Secondary Schools in WA6
2 in WA6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
189 first choices, 199 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.5%
- Pupils
- 1,211
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
Nurseries in WA6
8 in WA6, highest Ofsted grade first
Applebees Pre-School
Frodsham, WA6 7LE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Horn's Mill Pre-School CIO
Frodsham, WA6 0ED · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Planet Frodsham
Frodsham, WA6 7JA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WA6
1 in WA6, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
189 first choices, 199 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.5%
- Pupils
- 1,211
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
Special Schools in WA6
1 in WA6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Fern House School and College
Frodsham, WA6 6LB · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in WA6
1 in WA6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Fern House School and College
Frodsham, WA6 6LB · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WA6, 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
- Good13
- 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 WA6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WA6 has 20 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 WA6
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 WA6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WA6?
WA6 has 20 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 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 WA6?
The highest-ranked schools in WA6 on Eduscope are Helsby Hillside Primary School, Norley Church of England Primary School, Frodsham Manor House 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 WA6?
There is 1 independent school in WA6, 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 WA6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 20 schools in WA6 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.