Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery
Northwich, CW9 7JL · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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89th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.8/10 against 2,826 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 62% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, 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 (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 371 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 literacy? What specific interventions are in place for the 4.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the nursery phase transition into the main primary curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery
Overview
Pupils enjoy their learning and achieve well, supported by high expectations and a caring ‘school family’ culture. The school provides a clear vision for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering kindness, respect, and resilience.
Strengths
- The curriculum supports pupils to “build new knowledge well,” with staff making regular checks on understanding to base further learning on what pupils already know.
- Reading is a clear priority; pupils develop into “confident and fluent readers” because staff have a “secure understanding” of the teaching approach and provide targeted support.
- Provision for pupils with SEND is strong, with “well-thought-out strategies” enabling them to access the full curriculum, earning positive feedback from parents.
- Early years staff prioritise communication and language development in a “well-designed environment,” helping children learn to make decisions and interact purposefully.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of activities, including outdoor learning, which helps them “learn to take risks, communicate with others, and solve problems effectively.”
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that all subjects are taught to the same standard as the most embedded, as recent curriculum developments mean some teachers lack the same strength in subject knowledge and skills.
Safeguarding
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 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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