Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School
Nantwich, CW5 7QL · Cheshire East · primary school
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109th 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 1,477 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 1.2/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 62% | 0.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 1.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the School Council, Worship Council, Eco-Council, E-Safety Team, Friendship Team, and Playground Leader groups. Sports include dance, gymnastics, swimming, athletics, and outdoor adventure activities. The school offers residential visits and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 232 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How are the various pupil councils structured to ensure student voice?
What Ofsted said about Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “very proud” to attend this school, guided by the ‘Stapeley Way’ which fosters an “exceptional manner” of conduct. The report highlights a “broad and ambitious” curriculum with “exemplary” behaviour, though it notes that essential learning is not as clearly defined in a small number of subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour, being “highly attentive” and “extremely polite and courteous” to staff and peers.
- The school prioritises early reading, ensuring pupils become “competent readers who enjoy discussing a diverse range of books”.
- Personal development is “exceptional”, with pupils benefiting from music opportunities, residential visits, and a strong understanding of British values.
- Staff effectively identify additional needs, allowing pupils with SEND to “learn successfully alongside their classmates”.
- Leaders and governors work closely together, with staff feeling “valued” due to high regard for their well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects, including in the early years”, the essential learning is not as clearly defined as in other areas, limiting how well some pupils learn. The school should ensure all subject curriculums identify key knowledge and skills.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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