Kelsall Primary and Nursery School
Tarporley, CW6 0PU · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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28th 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 2,918 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 4.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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.
Kelsall Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football and dance clubs, with both breakfast and after-school care available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 251 pupils against a stated capacity of 263. 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 aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Kelsall Primary and Nursery School
Overview
The report describes a “highly successful school” where a shared vision ensures “no one is left behind.” Pupils achieve “exceptionally well” and leave Year 6 “very well prepared” for their next steps, supported by a curriculum that builds a “rich body of knowledge.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is clearly structured, enabling pupils to “build on what they already know” and make links between subjects to deepen understanding.
- Reading is a priority; staff have a “secure understanding of the approach to phonics” and provide effective support so pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Pupils develop “self-belief and resilience,” aspiring to be “daring and different” while learning to treat everyone with “equal respect.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with regular checks ensuring they “learn with success.”
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” and the school’s work to improve attendance is “highly effective.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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