Acton Church of England Primary Academy
Nantwich, CW5 8LG · Cheshire East · primary school
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12th of 114 primary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 124 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.1/10 against 4,169 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Acton Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join swimming and town sports teams, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 pupils against a stated capacity of 178. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are swimming and town sports organised for all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Acton Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Acton Church of England Primary Academy is described as a “haven of calm” where pupils are “happy” and “extremely well mannered.” The school provides a “well-ordered curriculum” that supports strong achievement, particularly in reading, though inconsistencies in delivering recently revised subjects hinder some pupils’ deeper learning.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour and are “highly respectful” to one another and adults.
- The school has “prioritised reading,” with staff delivering the phonics programme “consistently well” and providing effective support for those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and receive “well-tailored, additional support” to learn successfully alongside peers.
- A “vast array of leadership roles,” including a pupil parliament, helps pupils develop an understanding of democracy and contribute positively to school life.
- Staff benefit from a “collaborative working culture” and access to a trained counsellor, fostering positive well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders and teachers require ongoing training to deliver new curricula in a few subjects to the “highest standard,” ensuring pupils can deepen their learning.
- Teachers must provide more opportunities for pupils to revisit essential knowledge, skills, and vocabulary to build “sufficiently secure foundations” for subsequent learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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