Rossmore School
Ellesmere Port, CH66 1HF · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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78th 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 3,087 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 2.6/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rossmore School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Ipad Club, Year 6 Boosters, Arts & Crafts, outdoor games, choir, and rock bands. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Rossmore School
Overview
Rossmore School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming and caring environment where pupils enjoy attending. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge securely, resulting in pupils who are polite, respectful, and enthusiastic about their learning. The school fosters strong community ties and ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils appreciate the warm welcome, variety of clubs, and residential visits, feeling safe and valued within a "caring" community.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and well-ordered, ensuring pupils’ learning builds on prior knowledge with clear vocabulary and routines.
- Phonics teaching is effective, with most pupils reading confidently by the end of key stage 1 and older pupils reading fluently.
- Staff deliver the curriculum effectively, using clear explanations and checks to identify pupils needing additional support.
- Leaders identify pupils with special educational needs quickly and liaise effectively with outside agencies to provide prompt specialist support.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers sometimes do not give pupils enough opportunity to build on previous work, meaning some pupils do not deepen their knowledge or remember it as well as in other subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff completing appropriate training and leaders ensuring swift identification of pupils at risk through effective liaison with other agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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