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Whitegate CofE Primary School

Voluntary aided school · Northwich · CW8 2AY

Ages 4–11 · 141 pupils · Cheshire West and Chester

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

52%

Overall absence

4.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2024-12-15

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)52%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.5%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
147

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill84%

141 pupils · 168 places

Pupils on roll
141
Boys / girls
77 / 64
School capacity
168
Capacity fill
141 / 168 (84%)
Free school meals
9.2%
FSM pupils
13
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • 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 aided school
Headteacher
Mrs Caroline Mackenzie

Location

Address
Whitegate
Postcode
CW8 2AY
Town
Northwich
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
District
Cheshire West and Chester
Constituency
Mid Cheshire
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from 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 aided school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, 141 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 9.2%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Chester.

Open schools in Northwich
43
Primary schools in Northwich
27
Academies among open schools in Northwich
44% (19)
Open schools in CW8
24
Primary in CW8
14
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.

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  • Hartford Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Northwich · CW8 1NA · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM6.6%

    1.6 miles away

  • Moulton School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Northwich · CW9 8PD · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM23.9%

    1.7 miles away

  • Sandiway Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Northwich · CW8 2ND · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 5–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence3.3%
    • FSM3.0%

    1.9 miles away

  • Over St John's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Winsford · CW7 2LU · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM39.3%

    2.0 miles away

  • The Oak View Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Winsford · CW7 2LZ · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 2–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence7.7%
    • FSM45.8%

    2.0 miles away

  • Davenham CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Northwich · CW9 8JW · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • FSM5.6%

    2.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Caroline Mackenzie
Telephone
01606212203
Website
http://www.whitegate.cheshire.sch.uk

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