Black Firs Primary School
Congleton, CW12 4QJ · Cheshire East · primary school
74th of 114 primary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 123 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 2,805 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 4.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.41 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| 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.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 0.0% reached the higher standard. An Ofsted inspection in 2022-11 rated the school Good. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils access netball and multi-skills clubs, alongside swimming, kayaking, cricket, rugby, hockey, tennis, dance, and gymnastics. Trips include gorge walking, theatre, and museum or art visits. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in. The school has 365 pupils in a capacity of 280, exceeding its limit by 85. The school is over its stated capacity, so places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the significant overcapacity of 85 pupils? What specific support is provided for the 0.0% of pupils reaching the higher standard? How does the 2022 inspection report address current teaching methods?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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