Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Malpas, SY14 8AP · Cheshire East · primary school
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90th 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 4,206 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| 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.
Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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? What does a typical day look like for a child in the lower years? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Overview
The report states that the school is ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including overall effectiveness, the quality of education, and leadership. It describes a ‘supportive and nurturing atmosphere’ where pupils feel safe, behave well, and ‘enjoy learning’. The school has taken ‘decisive action’ since the last inspection to improve the curriculum, resulting in pupils who are ‘fluent and confident readers’ and mathematicians.
Strengths
- Staff greet pupils warmly, creating an environment where children ‘trust adults to help them if they have any worries’.
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, with reading prioritised from the early years; pupils who fall behind receive ‘effective support’ to catch up quickly.
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ‘access the same curriculum as their peers’ and make good progress.
- Behaviour is positive, with ‘disruptions to learning’ being ‘extremely rare’, and attendance has improved significantly.
- Staff feel ‘listened to and involved in decision-making’, and governors ‘provide challenge about financial decisions’.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum implementation is at an ‘early stage of development’, and the school does not ‘identify sufficiently well when staff require further support’.
- Assessment strategies in a few subjects are ‘not fully established’, meaning some gaps in pupils’ knowledge are missed and not closed.
- The governing body has not ‘fully assured itself of the quality of education’ in some areas, hindering its ability to provide effective challenge.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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