Nantwich Primary Academy
Nantwich, CW5 5LX · Cheshire East · primary school
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51st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.9/10 against 1,624 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nantwich Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 14.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 pupils against a stated capacity of 222. 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 trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Nantwich Primary Academy
Overview
Nantwich Primary Academy continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly, nurturing and welcoming" environment where pupils feel they belong. The inspection confirms that the school maintains high expectations for achievement and provides a "carefully considered wider development offer" that prepares pupils well for secondary school.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour, contributing to a "calm and orderly environment" that supports successful learning.
- The curriculum is "relevant, ambitious and motivates pupils to achieve their best," with a strong focus on vocabulary development and reading.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them to "progress well through the same curriculum as their peers."
- The school is "tenacious when dealing with pupils’ absence," resulting in improved attendance and punctuality.
- Parents are largely satisfied, with the "vast majority" saying they are happy with what the school offers and would recommend it.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, knowledge is not organised into small enough chunks, meaning learning does not always build successfully on previous knowledge.
- Assessment information is not used well enough to identify misconceptions or gaps in older pupils’ knowledge, hindering their learning on occasion.
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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