Childer Thornton Primary School
Ellesmere Port, CH66 1QY · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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9th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,999 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Childer Thornton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Worry Warriors, Rocky's Resilience Club, and Feelings Detectives.
Getting in
The published school roll is 246 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
What specific support does the Outstanding rating provide for pupils who need extra help in maths? How do the resilience clubs integrate with the daily curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Childer Thornton Primary School
Overview
Childer Thornton Primary School is described as a place where pupils thrive, characterised by a strong sense of community and high expectations. The report highlights that pupils achieve exceptionally well across a broad and ambitious curriculum, with leaders fostering a culture of constant improvement and high aspirations.
Strengths
- Pupils are "incredibly confident and articulate," demonstrating "exemplary behaviour" and a "strong sense of community" where they feel "happy, valued and safe."
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with skilled staff delivering phonics consistently well and leaders fostering a "love of reading" through high-quality texts.
- The curriculum is "aspirational" and often exceeds national standards, enabling pupils to develop a "deep and rich body of subject knowledge."
- Teachers possess "exceptionally strong subject knowledge" and are adept at identifying and correcting misconceptions swiftly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and supported to work through the same curriculum as their peers.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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