Edleston Primary School
Crewe, CW2 7PX · Cheshire East · primary school
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83rd of 114 primary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 124 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 — 3.3/10 against 2,405 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Edleston Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% 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%, 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 (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in School Council, Eco Council, and Anti-bullying Ambassadors. Sports include Jog and Dip, bouldering, rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, and hill walking. Arts and music provision features Music and Movement, with trips to Ogwen Cottage.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 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 curriculum support pupils who are not yet reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining from other schools?
What Ofsted said about Edleston Primary School
Overview
Edleston Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “friendly and welcoming place” where pupils are “happy and excited to learn” and feel safe. Leaders have a “clear vision for the quality of education,” supported by a strong governing body and staff who are “proud to work at the school.”
Strengths
- Pupils study a “well-ordered curriculum” that clearly details important knowledge and vocabulary from Reception to Year 6.
- Reading is a priority; staff teach phonics “effectively” and adapt the programme well, ensuring pupils “learn to read quickly and fluently.”
- The school identifies swiftly the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive “effective support” and access the same curriculum as peers.
- Pupils behave well, with “calm and focused” classrooms and harmonious breaktimes, while attendance is improving as the school works to remove barriers.
- Staff workload and well-being are given “careful consideration,” contributing to a positive staff culture.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure “historical gaps in pupils’ knowledge” in some subjects are “swiftly remedied” so pupils have a secure foundation for new learning.
- The school should “promote a culture of reading” to develop pupils’ interest in literature and poetry, as some older pupils lack confidence discussing authors and books.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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