Egerton Primary School
Knutsford, WA16 0EE · Cheshire East · primary school
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23rd 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,510 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Egerton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. 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 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, participate in cross country, netball, football, athletics, tennis, dance and swimming, and attend breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 15, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? How does the curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Egerton Primary School
Overview
Egerton Primary School is described as a place where “warm, respectful relationships are at the heart” of the community, fostering an environment where pupils “thrive” and feel “happy and safe.” The school delivers a “Good” quality of education with “Outstanding” behaviour and personal development, supported by an “ambitious and carefully thought out curriculum” that excites and engages learners from early years through to Year 6.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptionally calm and purposeful” attitudes, maintaining high standards of behaviour without reminders and standing up to unkindness.
- The curriculum promotes a strong “love of reading,” with effective phonics support ensuring pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Personal development is enriched by a “wealth of visits, trips and visitors,” including links with a partner school in Kenya and local community contributions.
- Leaders provide “expert guidance” to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum alongside their classmates.
- Staff feel “appreciated and valued,” contributing to a positive culture where leaders consider workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils read books that “match the sounds and letters that they know” to consolidate phonics knowledge.
- In some subjects, teachers’ checks are not clearly focused on key knowledge, leading to “gaps in some pupils’ learning” that leaders should address.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff receiving regular training and acting promptly to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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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