Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Warrington St Ann's Church of England Primary Academy.
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School, Warrington
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Warrington. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 51st-highest of the 69 schools in Warrington with published results, and 7,842nd of 14,452 across England. It was 82% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Warrington (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 83% and 80% in Warrington and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 61% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School are Warrington St Ann's Church of England Primary Academy (under 0.1 miles); Beamont Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles); and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 79% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School.
Warrington St Ann's Church of England Primary AcademyBeamont Primary SchoolSt Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolSt Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
52.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 31.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (61%), Black (7%) and other ethnic groups (7%).
In 2026, 49 pupils (27.8%) received SEN support and 5 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Warrington Central Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Orford Jubilee Hub (sw-bound), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 423 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Warrington (96), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
52.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 61% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 86% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.1
Avg class size
21.3
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School.
- St Annes WaspsAt the school · Not yet graded
- Beamont Wasps520m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School is in Warrington; for families living there:
Apply to Warrington for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
173 pupils
210 places
37 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Warrington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Warrington
Across Warrington council
Places available
2,365
Applications
2,024
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Warrington council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
49
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
30.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
176
Total Pupils
84
Boys
92
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
14.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,796
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,488
Per pupil
£1333k
Total funding
£136k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
12.7%
Persistent absence
165
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2021 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Warrington allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School?
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 82% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School?
Classes at Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School average 25.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School?
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School has around 176 pupils on roll. 53% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 12.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Warrington's coordinated admissions process, naming Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: St Annes Wasps (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School?
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School is at Lathom Avenue, Orford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8AL.