Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School
Tarporley, CW6 0EL · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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105th 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 4,236 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 62% | 1.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a gardening club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 66 pupils against a stated capacity of 126. 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 core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the gardening club?
What Ofsted said about Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School
Overview
This small village primary school is described as “kind and welcoming,” where pupils feel understood and celebrated as individuals. The report highlights significant improvement since the last inspection, noting that leaders have driven a “journey of significant improvement” resulting in a carefully designed, ambitious curriculum. Pupils are characterised as “curious learners” who achieve well across the curriculum and display high levels of respect and engagement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully designed, exciting and ambitious,” allowing pupils to build a “wide body of knowledge” and progress well from the early years.
- Teachers possess improved subject knowledge and effectively address misconceptions, ensuring previous learning is secure before introducing new ideas.
- Phonics is delivered with “fidelity” by skilled staff, resulting in pupils who read with “fluency, accuracy and expression” and are confident with challenging texts.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and supported through “appropriate adaptations and support.”
- Governors provide “strong oversight” and offer appropriate support and challenge, contributing to a positive staff culture focused on well-being.
Areas to improve
- Attendance procedures are “not as rigorous as they could be,” meaning many pupils miss valuable learning; the school must develop procedures to remove barriers to regular attendance.
- The school does not sufficiently monitor the progress of pupils with SEND (without an EHC plan) towards their individual goals; it must ensure it checks how well these pupils succeed against personalised plans.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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