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Schools in Weaverham

A town in Cheshire West and Chester

  • Town
  • 9 schools and nurseries
  • 1,793 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Weaverham at a glance

Strong results at 16, weaker results at 11

How Weaverham's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries93 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1145%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths59%Attainment 8 53.5, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary25%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Weaverham

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 Weaverham primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Weaverham

3 mainstream schools in Weaverham, best first

Weaverham Primary Academy

Northwich, CW8 3BD · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

26 first choices, 27 offers made

Met the standard at 1138%

England 62%

Days missed
5.8%
Pupils
113
Pupils per teacher
20.1
View school Weaverham Primary Academy

Weaverham Forest Primary School

Northwich, CW8 3EY · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas

Results well below the England average.

24 first choices, 24 offers made

Met the standard at 1135%

England 62%

Days missed
5.1%
Pupils
225
Pupils per teacher
20.1
View school Weaverham Forest Primary School
See all 4 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Weaverham

1 mainstream schools in Weaverham, best first

Weaverham High School

Northwich, CW8 3HT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

224 first choices, 225 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1653.5

England 46.2

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
1,154
Pupils per teacher
18.2
View school Weaverham High School
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Weaverham

4 in Weaverham, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 4 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Weaverham

1 in Weaverham, by the school's Eduscope score

The Russett School

Northwich, CW8 3BW · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.8%
Pupils
150
Pupils per teacher
8.4
View school The Russett School

Special Schools in Weaverham

1 in Weaverham. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Russett School

Northwich, CW8 3BW · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.8%
Pupils
150
Pupils per teacher
8.4
View school The Russett School
The map

Every school in Weaverham, 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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Weaverham Forest Primary School, Needs attention in 3 areasSt Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham, GoodThe Russett School, OutstandingWeaverham Primary Academy, GoodWeaverham High School, Expected standard or betterWeaverham Little Bears Pre-School, GoodThe Abbey Nursery School, GoodWoodlands Preschool Ltd, GoodWeaverham Forest Pre School Trading as Weaverham Pre School, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good6
  • Not graded yet2
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 Weaverham school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Weaverham's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Weaverham vs England

How good are Weaverham's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Weaverham

WeaverhamEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    45%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    59%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    18%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    25%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Weaverham in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap30%55%80%20182019202320242025
45% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%50%70%2018201920222023202420252026
59% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Weaverham has 9 schools and nurseries.

There are 6% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.

25% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Weaverham's state schools each January.

Up 6% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Weaverham25%

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 Weaverham

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How many schools are in Weaverham?

Weaverham has 9 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 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 Weaverham?

The highest-ranked schools in Weaverham on Eduscope are Weaverham High School, St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham, Weaverham Primary Academy. 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.

What percentage of schools in Weaverham are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Weaverham hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Weaverham perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Weaverham, 45% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Weaverham?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Weaverham is 16.8:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Weaverham schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Weaverham is 18.4%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Weaverham?

There are 1,793 pupils enrolled across schools in Weaverham, with 489 in primary and 1,304 in secondary. 21.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Weaverham?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 9 schools in Weaverham 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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