Wistaston Church Lane Academy

StatePrimary+ Nursery

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11432 pupils

Church Lane, Wistaston, CW2 8EZWebsite01270663619

Inspected432 pupilsAges 3–11

Investor in Pupils (1st Accreditation)

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Nov 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils432

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils432

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

432 / 433 (100%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Cathy Elsley

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 82%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

Avg 86%

4.2%

Absence rate

Avg 6.0%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.2%vs 6.0% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 86% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence8.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support13.9%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.2%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty30 pupils (41%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health24 pupils (32%)

Speech, Language & Communication6 pupils (8%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (5%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (5%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (3%)

Not Assessed2 pupils (3%)

Other2 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)19

Teaching assistants (FTE)17

Support staff (FTE)22

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils432

Free school meals8.1%

English as additional language2.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British93.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.6%

Mixed Other1.4%

Indian1.2%

Mixed White & Asian0.9%

White Other0.7%

Other0.2%

White Irish0.2%

Chinese0.2%

Traveller Irish0.2%

Mixed White & African0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

107 responses

Good progress★100.0%

Informed★100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Safe90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠30.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Mar 2026

Trust Performance

The Learning Alliance

KS4

Attainment 840.6

Progress 8-0.52

EBacc entry42.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£5,438

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,963 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,248

Support staff£1,225

Premises£106

Energy£111

Learning resources£266

Income per pupil£4,988

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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