St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School
Wilmslow, SK9 5JQ · Cheshire East · primary school
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69th 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 4,185 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Cookery Club, Eco Committee, School Council, and Relaxation Station, and participate in Sports Week. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 72 pupils against a stated capacity of 133. 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 bridge the gap between the current results and the national median? What specific strategies are used to raise the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the lower performance in the similar-intake comparison?
What Ofsted said about St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School
Overview
St Anne’s Fulshaw C of E Primary School is described as a “caring and welcoming place to learn” where “warm relationships are at the heart” of the community. The report highlights an “impeccable” behaviour culture and a curriculum that effectively prepares most pupils for future education, though some subjects require further refinement.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “impeccable” behaviour, being “deeply respectful and considerate” with bullying being “very rare”.
- The curriculum in most subjects is “effective”, ensuring pupils are “well prepared for the next stages in their education”.
- Reading is an “extremely important feature”, with a “rich supply of books” and specialist teaching helping pupils become “confident readers”.
- Staff provide “high expectations” for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who “succeed alongside their peers”.
- Leaders prioritise “positive emotional health and well-being”, offering opportunities such as leadership roles and interaction with the school therapy dog.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must “finalise their curriculum thinking” in a small number of subjects where the essential knowledge and teaching order have not been sufficiently determined, which currently “hinders how well some pupils learn”.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective”, with a “strong culture” where staff are trained to spot signs of abuse and work closely with external professionals to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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