Audlem St James' CofE Primary School
Crewe, CW3 0HH · Cheshire East · primary school
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54th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,672 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Audlem St James' CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 4.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 173 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in day-to-day teaching?
What Ofsted said about Audlem St James' CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils “enjoy attending” and “rarely miss a day of school.” Leaders have created a “well-ordered curriculum” that prepares children effectively for future learning, with staff receiving “effective, ongoing training.” The inspection highlights strong personal development, with pupils being “well prepared to become active citizens” and forming “positive friendships.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-ordered” and begins in the early years, ensuring pupils “build their new knowledge on firm foundations.”
- Reading is “at the centre of the curriculum,” with staff delivering the phonics programme “consistently well” and providing “prompt help” for those falling behind.
- The school “identifies and supports pupils with SEND extremely well,” building “strong relationships” with home and external agencies.
- Pupils are “polite and respectful,” taking on leadership roles that support their “understanding of democracy” and preparation for “life in modern Britain.”
- Governors and trustees maintain “effective systems” to monitor staff workload and ensure staff have the necessary training and resources.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure staff receive support to deliver “new subject curriculums consistently well,” as some are currently unclear about delivery in revised areas.
- Teachers must address “deficits in pupils’ subject knowledge” in specific subjects where checks do not fully identify gaps, preventing some pupils from achieving as highly as they could.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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