Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary School
Northwich, CW9 6LB · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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90th of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester we can score, 129 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,978 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 3.9/10 nationally. 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in March 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 96 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific steps are being taken to improve the 2.3 out of 10 score in the similar-intake comparison? How does the new Ofsted report-card framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a small, close-knit school where pupils feel safe, valued, and proud of their community. Leaders have established a calm, orderly environment with strong relationships between staff and pupils, ensuring children settle well and behave positively. While most aspects of the school meet the expected standard, there are specific areas requiring attention regarding leadership oversight and the monitoring of disadvantaged pupils’ progress.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- The curriculum is "well-sequenced," building learning securely over time and covering essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Early years provision is of "high quality," providing a nurturing environment that helps children develop a love for learning and the outdoors.
- Staff use effective teaching strategies, including recapping previous learning and careful questioning, to check pupils' understanding.
- Pupils benefit from a broad range of opportunities, including clubs, trips, and leadership roles, which deepen their understanding of the wider world.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should enhance their "strategic oversight and challenge" to make evaluative work systematic and ensure governors provide appropriate support.
- The pupil premium strategy must be monitored more effectively, with a particular focus on writing, to ensure vulnerable pupils make the best possible progress.
- Leaders need to address weaknesses in systems and processes, which currently "lack strategic design and robustness," leading to uncertainty in roles and evaluation.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
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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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