Appleton Thorn Primary School, Warrington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a nurturing environment where every child thrives. Teachers have high expectations and provide excellent support for all pupils, with particularly skilled help for those who find learning difficult. Pupils enjoy a wealth of enrichment activities including trips, sports, coding and community involvement that help them develop confidence and discover their talents.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary behaviour and outstanding personal development throughout the school - pupils are calm, focused and considerate
- Excellent teaching of reading with strong phonics expertise and skilled support for struggling readers
- Well-designed ambitious curriculum with high-quality staff training
- Exceptional enrichment activities including residential trips, outdoor learning and a wide range of clubs
- Quick identification and effective support for pupils with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, teaching does not always follow the intended curriculum progression, hindering some pupils' knowledge building
- Limited practice opportunities for retrieving prior learning in some subjects, meaning pupils struggle to remember what has been taught
- Need to strengthen systems for checking what pupils can confidently recall over time in certain subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong culture and processes in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Cricket, rugby, coding clubs, outdoor learning activities, residential trips including overseas, school council, library roles, charity fundraising events, tournaments and competitions
Appleton Thorn Primary School is a welcoming village school where pupils are excited to learn and behave exceptionally well. The school has designed an ambitious curriculum and provides excellent support for all pupils, including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
12.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
57 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90%. Maths has remained stable at around 84%. Writing has improved from 62% to 77%.
Class Sizes
28.9
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
198 pupils
210 capacity
12 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Warrington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Warrington
Admissions Demand - Warrington
Places available
2,510
Applications
1,933
Got 1st preference
96.0%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Warrington (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.00797%
Overall absence
5.68182%
Persistent absence
176
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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