Little Bollington CofE Primary School
Altrincham, WA14 4SZ · Cheshire East · primary school
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114th 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 — 0.0/10 against 2,439 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 9.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.01 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
Little Bollington CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 9.0% 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 (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, lunchtime clubs including Thingamajigs and Sports Crew, and an after-school club. Pupils also participate in the Warrington School Sports Partnership.
Getting in
The published school roll is 75 pupils against a stated capacity of 116. 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 plan to improve attainment in reading, writing, and maths following the 2024 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How are the lunchtime clubs structured to support social development?
What Ofsted said about Little Bollington CofE Primary School
Overview
Little Bollington CofE Primary School is described as a "small and friendly school" where pupils enjoy their time and feel valued. While behaviour and personal development are strong, the overall quality of education and leadership require improvement due to inconsistencies in delivering the recently overhauled curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils "behave well" and classrooms are "calm," allowing for uninterrupted learning.
- The reading curriculum is "well considered," with staff teaching phonics "consistently well" and ensuring most pupils meet expected standards.
- Staff identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "quickly" and make suitable adjustments.
- The early years provision is "Good," with staff successfully encouraging independence and communication skills.
- Staff feel "valued" and supported, with a culture of "mutual support and professionalism."
Areas to improve
- Teachers need better support to deliver the refreshed curriculums "consistently well," as variable delivery hinders pupils from building a "secure body of knowledge."
- The school must monitor and evaluate curriculum implementation more effectively to ensure it has the "desired impact on pupils’ learning."
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 9% |
| 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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