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Appleton Thorn Primary School

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Appleton Thorn Primary School

Arley Road, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, WA4 4RW

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Pupils
202
Ages
4-11
FSM
8.4%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Outstanding
Apr 2025

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard2024/25

Reading
90.0%
Writing
77.0%
Maths
84.0%
RWM Combined
74.0%

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About Appleton Thorn Primary School

Appleton Thorn Primary School is a primary school in Warrington, Warrington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 202 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Arley Road, Warrington, WA4 4RW | More schools in Warrington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Appleton Thorn Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

  1. Nov 2010Outstanding (predecessor: Appleton Thorn Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Appleton Thorn Primary School

What is Appleton Thorn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Appleton Thorn Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Appleton Thorn Primary School's latest exam results?
Appleton Thorn Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Appleton Thorn Primary School located?
Appleton Thorn Primary School is a primary school in Warrington, Warrington (WA4 4RW).
How many pupils attend Appleton Thorn Primary School?
Appleton Thorn Primary School has around 202 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Appleton Thorn Primary School with other schools?
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