Cheadle Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1EN · Staffordshire · primary school
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194th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 — 0.9/10 against 2,617 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| 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.
Cheadle Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% 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 results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Busy Bees, Drawing Club, and Craft Club. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 312 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Cheadle Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as a place where "everybody is kind" and they "love coming to school." The inspection found a "well-planned and ambitious curriculum" with reading as a "central pillar," supported by staff who demonstrate "enormous commitment." Leaders have successfully fostered an environment where pupils are "confident and resilient" and behave well.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite, welcoming and kind," with a strong understanding of respect and zero tolerance for bullying.
- A "keep up, not catch up" approach to reading ensures nearly all pupils become "fluent readers" and enjoy reading widely.
- Teachers "regularly check pupils’ understanding," picking up misconceptions quickly, while teaching assistants are "well-trained."
- Staff go "above and beyond" to support pupils, with leaders actively managing staff "well-being and workload."
- Pupils develop a good understanding of "fundamental British values" and are encouraged to be "aspirational."
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders do not use assessment information effectively to "identify where improvements can be made to raise achievement further."
- Not all subject leaders possess the "skills, knowledge and expertise" to carry out their roles fully, requiring more time and support for development.
- In a few subjects, leaders have not fully considered learning sequences before Year 1 or after Year 6, meaning "links to the next stage of learning are not clear."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," described as a "golden thread running through everything leaders do," with staff who are "well-trained and alert to any signs of risk."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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