Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School
Ellesmere Port, CH65 4AQ · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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67th of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester we can score, 129 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 — 3.5/10 against 2,425 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 6.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 256 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 are below the national median in literacy? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, where they feel "well cared for and safe" and demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour. The curriculum is largely ambitious, with staff possessing secure subject knowledge, though development is uneven across all subjects. Leaders and governors are committed to continuous improvement, creating a "calm, nurturing" environment that supports both pupils and staff.
Strengths
- Pupils display "very positive attitudes to learning," remaining attentive and working hard in lessons.
- Reading is given high priority, with "well-trained staff" skilfully teaching phonics and providing effective support for those struggling.
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "identified quickly and accurately," allowing them to learn effectively alongside classmates.
- Personal development is promoted well, with pupils learning to be "caring and thoughtful" and demonstrating acceptance of others.
- Staff feel valued and supported, with leaders investing in resources to reduce workload and foster a positive culture.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum thinking is less developed, meaning some aspects of the national curriculum are not covered in sufficient depth.
- Teachers in some subjects do not routinely help pupils retain key knowledge through sufficient revisiting and practice, leading to insecure understanding of previous concepts.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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