Hungerford Primary Academy
Crewe, CW1 5HA · Cheshire East · primary school
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92nd 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 — 3.4/10 against 2,609 of them, against 3.2/10 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) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 62% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hungerford Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, 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 (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 373 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in terms of structured learning time? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are not meeting the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Hungerford Primary Academy
Overview
Hungerford Primary Academy is described as a place where pupils arrive "happy" and feel "secure in the knowledge that staff will keep them safe." The school is "ambitious for its pupils," providing a supportive environment where children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are encouraged to take an active role in all parts of the school day.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "designed carefully, taking full account of the local area so that pupils’ learning is meaningful."
- A "sharp focus on reading" has had a "positive impact on pupils’ reading fluency," with many becoming "confident and accurate readers" by Year 2.
- Pupils with SEND are supported well, with learning "adapted suitably to ensure that pupils with SEND access the same curriculum as their peers."
- Staff appreciate the support they receive for their "workload and well-being" and value the "team spirit" within the school.
- Pupils have "positive attitudes to learning," listening well and engaging in opportunities with "enthusiasm."
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure pupils have sufficient opportunities to develop "writing knowledge" so they can "communicate effectively across different curriculum subjects," as they currently struggle to write at length.
- The curriculum should be adjusted to enable pupils to "extend and deepen their learning" in some subjects, where they currently do not gain sufficient "depth of understanding."
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 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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