Wargrave CofE Primary School
URN: 104787 • Newton-le-Willows WA12 8QL
Overview
- Name
- Wargrave CofE Primary School
- URN
- 104787
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amanda Epstein (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01744678720
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bradlegh Road, Newton-le-Willows WA12 8QL
Summary
Wargrave CofE Primary School is a mixed voluntary controlled primary school located in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens. With a current enrolment of 429 pupils, the school has a capacity of 420 and supports a diverse community, with 33.90% of students eligible for free school meals. The school is committed to fostering a caring and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically and socially, guided by its Christian ethos of truth, friendship, and respect.
The curriculum at Wargrave is designed to nurture emotional well-being and resilience among students. The school employs strategies such as the PATHS programme (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) and the Boxall Profile to support children's development and emotional literacy. Additionally, the school emphasizes the importance of attendance and encourages parental involvement through regular updates on student progress and opportunities for family engagement.
Wargrave CofE Primary School also offers a range of extracurricular activities and support services, including a dedicated Nurture Room aimed at helping children develop social skills and self-awareness. The school encourages visits from prospective families to experience its welcoming atmosphere and community spirit firsthand.
The curriculum at Wargrave is designed to nurture emotional well-being and resilience among students. The school employs strategies such as the PATHS programme (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) and the Boxall Profile to support children's development and emotional literacy. Additionally, the school emphasizes the importance of attendance and encourages parental involvement through regular updates on student progress and opportunities for family engagement.
Wargrave CofE Primary School also offers a range of extracurricular activities and support services, including a dedicated Nurture Room aimed at helping children develop social skills and self-awareness. The school encourages visits from prospective families to experience its welcoming atmosphere and community spirit firsthand.
Useful links
- Governor Information (governance)
- Governor Information (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Home (other)
- Policies (other)
- Nursery & School Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Nurture (other)
- Our Faith (other)
- Our Prayer Spaces (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Peter's CofE Primary School (73.4)
- Newton-le-Willows Primary School (67.0)
- The District CofE Primary School (57.6)
- Lyme Community Primary School (52.4)
- The Manor CofE Junior School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- St. Helens
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 429
- Boys
- 227
- Girls
- 202
- FSM %
- 33.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-06-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 429 | 227 | 202 | 420 | 33.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 425 | 223 | 202 | 420 | 35.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 400 | 209 | 191 | 420 | 31.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 400 | 209 | 191 | 420 | 31.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 422 | 214 | 208 | 420 | 32.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 397 | 209 | 188 | 420 | 26.10 |
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