Best 3 Primary schools in Neston – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Willaston CofE Primary School (Primary) in Neston; Woodfall Primary and Nursery School (Primary) in Neston; Parkgate Primary School (Primary) in Neston — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Willaston CofE Primary School, Woodfall Primary and Nursery School and Parkgate Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school, academy converter and community school type located around Neston, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Willaston CofE Primary School), published Apr 2024. The lowest is 2 (Parkgate Primary School), published Jan 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Willaston CofE Primary School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–10–15%; all within the CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Willaston CofE Primary School CH64 2TN	Woodfall Primary and Nursery School CH64 4BT	Parkgate Primary School CH64 6SW
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Neston Cheshire CH64 2TN	Neston Cheshire CH64 4BT	Neston Cheshire CH64 6SW
Latest Ofsted	1 24 Apr 2024	1 10 Dec 2014	2 23 Jan 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	466	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Cheshire West and Chester (896)	CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST	Cheshire West and Chester (896)
Website	www.willastonceprimaryschool.co.uk	www.woodfall.cheshire.sch.uk	www.parkgateprimary.org.uk
Telephone	01518325360	01518325020	01513290361
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Willaston CofE Primary School

CH64 2TN

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Neston
Cheshire
CH64 2TN
Ofsted: 1 24 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cheshire West and Chester (896)
Website: www.willastonceprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01518325360

Woodfall Primary and Nursery School

CH64 4BT

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Neston
Cheshire
CH64 4BT
Ofsted: 1 10 Dec 2014
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.woodfall.cheshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01518325020

Parkgate Primary School

CH64 6SW

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Neston
Cheshire
CH64 6SW
Ofsted: 2 23 Jan 2019
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cheshire West and Chester (896)
Website: www.parkgateprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 01513290361

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.