Bridgemere CofE Primary School
Nantwich, CW5 7PX · Cheshire East · primary school
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38th 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 — 6.2/10 against 3,909 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| 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.
Bridgemere CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% 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%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a School Council, dodgeball, football, athletics, craft, cooking, and film nights. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 94 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 who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the School Council involve pupils in decision-making?
What Ofsted said about Bridgemere CofE Primary School
Overview
Bridgemere CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a “caring school that is at the heart of the local community.” Pupils are happy, well-behaved, and achieve well, supported by strong relationships with staff and high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The school delivers an “ambitious and well-ordered curriculum” with “thoughtfully connected ideas and themes” that help pupils deepen their understanding.
- Reading is “highly prominent,” with a new library and phonics programme ensuring pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Staff provide effective support for SEND pupils, ensuring they “access the same curriculum as their peers.”
- Attendance is high, and the school acts “quickly and effectively” to address any dips.
- Parents are “overwhelmingly positive,” valuing staff approachability and the care afforded to their children.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, assessment strategies are “not matched to the knowledge in the curriculum carefully enough,” hindering teachers from identifying gaps in pupils’ knowledge swiftly.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 89% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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