The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School, Warrington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at creating a kind, respectful environment where children settle quickly and develop excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning. Staff provide exceptional support for children facing challenges, with particular expertise in helping pupils with SEND to build confidence and acquire important foundations in communication. Reading and writing instruction is consistently strong, with pupils making rapid progress from the early years onwards.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and very high attendance rates with strong support systems
- Excellent pastoral care and wellbeing support that helps pupils overcome barriers to learning
- Rapid progress in reading and writing with consistent, well-taught curriculum
- Expert support for pupils with SEND that builds confidence and develops language skills
- Strong leadership and governance with skilled use of resources
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils have gaps in mathematics prior knowledge that are not always addressed precisely enough before teaching new concepts
- Minor variations in teaching quality across the school that need further refinement
- Occasional gaps in reading knowledge that need quicker identification and addressing
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all staff take responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Mini makers club, karate, computing, school council, eco committee, reading buddy roles, author visits
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School is a high-performing school where pupils thrive from Nursery onwards, with strong leadership, excellent behaviour and attendance, and comprehensive support for all learners including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
14.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.7
Avg class size
24.8
Infant (KS1)
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
231 pupils
360 capacity
129 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
3.36831%
Overall absence
6.20155%
Persistent absence
129
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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