Havannah Primary School
Congleton, CW12 2DF · Cheshire East · primary school
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88th 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 2.8/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 62% | 2.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Havannah Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% 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 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and Eco Council, play New Age Kurling, attend the Primary Dance Festival, and can join the breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 244 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 working towards the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific activities are included in the after-school club provision?
What Ofsted said about Havannah Primary School
Overview
Havannah Primary School fosters a ‘palpable family atmosphere’ where pupils feel ‘happy and safe’ and ‘fully included’. Leaders have established an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that helps pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to become ‘confident learners’ who ‘achieve well in most subjects’.
Strengths
- The school’s vision of ‘where individuality is nurtured’ inspires pupils to support each other and persist with challenging tasks.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff are ‘skilled in helping pupils to become fluent readers’, and pupils ‘thoroughly enjoy reading’.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is described as ‘exemplary’, ensuring they ‘thrive’ and develop confidence.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘positive attitudes to their learning’, behave well, and take on leadership roles such as ‘happiness ambassadors’.
- Staff feel ‘well supported’ and ‘proud to work in this school’, with governors actively ensuring leaders act in pupils’ best interests.
Areas to improve
- In a ‘small number of foundation subjects’, important knowledge is ‘not identified or taught precisely enough’, causing pupils to struggle to remember key learning.
- Some aspects of the personal, social, health and economic curriculum are ‘less well developed’, with pupils struggling to remember information about ‘different ways of life’.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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