Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School
Congleton, CW12 4RG · Cheshire East · primary school
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104th 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 — 0.0/10 against 4,185 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 15.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 15.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 99 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 who are below the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific steps are being taken to improve attainment following the 2023 inspection? How does the school structure its day to support learning for the 99 pupils currently enrolled?
What Ofsted said about Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "proud to come" and feel "happy, well cared for and safe." Leaders maintain "high expectations," resulting in pupils who "behave well" and "achieve well," including those with special educational needs. The inspection judged the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision as Good.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well thought out," with a strong emphasis on early language, communication, and local history.
- Staff are "well trained to deliver the phonics programme," ensuring pupils read "fluently and accurately with confidence" by Year 6.
- Pupils demonstrate "high levels of respect" towards each other and staff, with disruption to learning being "rare."
- Leaders identify the needs of pupils with SEND "quickly and accurately," enabling them to "progress well through the curriculum."
- Staff appreciate leaders’ support for their well-being, noting that leaders are "mindful of their workload."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders must clarify the "essential knowledge" pupils should acquire and when it should be delivered to prevent gaps in learning.
- Subject leaders need to ensure staff receive adequate support to deliver aspects of the curriculum with confidence, as current impact checks are at an "early stage."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a "strong culture of keeping pupils safe" and ensuring staff are vigilant and trained to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 0% |
| 2024/25 | 15% |
| 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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