Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School
Crewe, CW3 9PJ · Staffordshire · primary school
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161st of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 — 3.0/10 against 2,197 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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% 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 (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 143 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading and writing outcomes? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School
Overview
The report describes the school as a "safe, happy and caring place" where "pupils thrive" and "enjoy coming to school." Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" that allows pupils to develop skills and knowledge over time, supported by high expectations and a strong focus on Christian values.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, allowing pupils to make "strong connections in their learning" and build long-term memory through revisiting prior knowledge.
- Reading is a high priority; children become "confident and fluent readers" due to well-matched books and quick support for those finding reading tricky.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported" and "achieve well" thanks to early identification and effective staff training.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are "tolerant and respectful," bullying is "rare," and learning is "rarely disrupted."
- Leaders promote personal development through inclusive extra-curricular activities and community roles, helping pupils become "responsible citizens."
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, staff lack confidence in adapting teaching to build on prior knowledge, meaning "pupils do not always learn as well as they could."
- Subject leaders have not consistently monitored curriculum implementation, leading to variability in how knowledge is built up over time in some subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff receiving appropriate training and using their knowledge of pupils to spot unusual behaviour that may indicate concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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