Mablins Lane Community Primary School
Crewe, CW1 3YR · Cheshire East · primary school
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101st 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 3,495 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 62% | 1.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 38% | 0.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mablins Lane Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 611 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 maths? What specific interventions are in place for the 1.0% who reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Mablins Lane Community Primary School
Overview
Mablins Lane Community Primary School is described as a "happy school" where pupils feel safe, nurtured, and valued within a strong sense of community. The inspection found that leaders have high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and that most pupils achieve well. The school fosters enthusiastic learners who take pride in their work and benefit from a broad curriculum and positive relationships with staff.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "broad curriculum" which motivates them, particularly in subjects where knowledge is "clearly identified and organised in a logical sequence."
- The school "prioritises reading," ensuring pupils securely learn phonics and develop a "love of reading" through high-quality books and support.
- Staff receive regular training, including on supporting pupils with SEND, enabling these pupils to "access the same curriculum as their peers."
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils moving "calmly and safely" and meeting high expectations; bullying is dealt with effectively.
- Attendance has improved for disadvantaged groups following successful collaboration with parents and outside agencies.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum organisation is less developed, leading to unclear learning sequences and "gaps in their knowledge which hinder future learning."
- Assessment checks are less effective in some subjects, resulting in missed errors and misconceptions, meaning "learning does not always build successfully over time."
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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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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