Clutton Church of England Primary School
Chester, CH3 9ER · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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40th 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 — 5.1/10 against 3,831 of them, against 5.2/10 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) 2023/24 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.12 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 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.
Clutton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 6%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 39 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific clubs or trips are available this term? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Clutton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Clutton Church of England Primary School is described as a “small and welcoming” institution where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights a positive culture where students are “very articulate” and display “good manners,” while leaders have successfully refreshed the curriculum to be “ambitious for all pupils.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive learning behaviours” and remain “focused on their work” with “low level disruption” not being tolerated.
- The phonics programme is delivered effectively, enabling pupils to develop “reading fluency and understanding” and read “voraciously.”
- Staff quickly identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and make “useful adaptations” to ensure full curriculum access.
- Leaders use the curriculum to help pupils understand they live in a “diverse world,” fostering respect regardless of “faith or culture.”
- Staff report that leaders’ actions have improved their “workload and well-being,” contributing to a proud and supportive workforce.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects at an “earlier stage of development,” the specific knowledge pupils need to learn is “not yet clear,” which “hampers teachers’ efforts” to build on previous teaching.
- Leaders must ensure teachers continue to implement new curriculums so that all pupils gain the “intended knowledge that they need to learn.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a strong culture promoted throughout the school, regular staff training, and clear procedures for reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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