Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School
Tarporley, CW6 9NR · Cheshire East · primary school
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31st 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 1,845 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 6.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in X-country events and Indoor Sports Competitions, and Year 6 visits Haberdashers’ Hall in London. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 pupils against a stated capacity of 238. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare Year 6 students for their visit to London?
What Ofsted said about Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School
Overview
Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “caring and nurturing environment” where pupils are “happy and safe” and “love coming to school.” Leaders have successfully upheld the high quality of education and care established in the prior graded inspection.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary behaviour,” embodying values of being “safe, kind and respectful” while showing “kindness and consideration to all.”
- The school provides a “broad, ambitious curriculum” with “logically sequenced” learning, enabling pupils to acquire a “deep understanding across different subjects.”
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they “achieve well” through adapted curriculum delivery and external agency collaboration.
- Personal development is prioritised, with pupils learning “important life skills, such as resilience” and understanding “the importance of respect and tolerance.”
- Governors and trustees “know the school well” and actively “challenge and support school improvement priorities,” while staff appreciate support for their workload.
Areas to improve
- The school must continue to support staff to ensure the new writing curriculum is “delivered effectively” to address “variability in the quality of pupils’ writing” and ensure skills “continue to improve.”
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 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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