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Frodsham CofE Primary School

Voluntary controlled school · Frodsham · WA6 6AF

Ages 2–11 · 219 pupils · Cheshire West and Chester

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

55%

Overall absence

4.6%

Admissions demand

1.27 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2020-02-25

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)55%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
109.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.4%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
3.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.2%
Enrolments in measure
173

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.27 · Competitive

1st preferences

38

Places offered

30

1st-preference offers

30

Total preferences (any rank)
69
Preferred offers (top 3)
30
Applications from outside LA
3
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill104%

219 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
219
Boys / girls
118 / 101
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
219 / 210 (104%)
Free school meals
3.5%
FSM pupils
7
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary controlled school

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Chester
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary controlled school
Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Kirby

Location

Address
School Lane, Overton
Postcode
WA6 6AF
Town
Frodsham
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
District
Cheshire West and Chester
Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 2–11, in Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester, 219 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 3.5%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Chester.

Open schools in Frodsham
12
Primary schools in Frodsham
10
Academies among open schools in Frodsham
25% (3)
Open schools in WA6
12
Primary in WA6
10
Open schools in Cheshire West and Chester LA
184
Primary in Cheshire West and Chester LA
131

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in FrodshamNear WA6

  • St Luke's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Frodsham · WA6 7QP · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM27.4%
    • Demand0.50

    0.4 miles away

  • Frodsham Manor House Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Frodsham · WA6 7LE · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence3.5%
    • FSM13.1%
    • Demand0.83

    0.6 miles away

  • Frodsham Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Frodsham · WA6 7PZ · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 2–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence9.7%
    • FSM45.8%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

  • Helsby Hillside Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Frodsham · WA6 9LN · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM8.9%
    • Demand1.00

    1.8 miles away

  • Hillview Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Runcorn · WA7 3HB · Halton

    Ages 4–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM18.5%
    • Demand0.96

    1.9 miles away

  • Beechwood Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Runcorn · WA7 2TT · Halton

    Ages 5–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM20.5%
    • Demand0.95

    2.0 miles away

  • Aston by Sutton Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Runcorn · WA7 3DB · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS285%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM12.1%
    • Demand0.90

    2.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Kirby
Telephone
01244667993
Website
http://www.frodshamce.cheshire.sch.uk

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