Buglawton Primary School
Congleton, CW12 2EL · Cheshire East · primary school
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75th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.3/10 against 2,295 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Buglawton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join The Beehive Club, participate in sports including archery, football, and tennis, and attend trips to Jodrell Bank, Tatton Park, and the airport runway. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 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 fall below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in The Beehive Club?
What Ofsted said about Buglawton Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this "nurturing and welcoming school" where they feel "safe and secure" and valued for their individuality. The report highlights that pupils are "friendly and well behaved," forming strong positive relationships with staff who care for them. Leaders have refined the curriculum to ensure clear intended learning, resulting in pupils achieving well in most subjects across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "highly effective phonics programme" that ensures early years children develop strong letter and sound knowledge, allowing them to read accurately.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "identified quickly" and receive suitable support, meaning they "achieve well."
- The school offers a "wide range of trips and visitors" and after-school clubs that enhance the curriculum and pupil engagement.
- Governors are "knowledgeable about the quality of education" and effectively challenge leaders to drive continuous improvement.
- Staff workload is managed to support well-being, ensuring teachers remain focused on pupils, while parents value the "approachability of staff."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure that "gaps in pupils’ learning" in a small number of subjects are "identified and addressed quickly and effectively" so pupils can build on prior knowledge.
- In the early years, staff should be better equipped to deepen children’s knowledge, as the "quality of some adult interactions is variable" and does not always move learning on as well as it 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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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