The Dingle Primary School
Crewe, CW1 5SD · Cheshire East · primary school
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20th 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 5.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Dingle Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend the Conway Centre Residential Trip, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 403 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 do not reach the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the Conway Centre residential trip?
What Ofsted said about The Dingle Primary School
Overview
The report describes The Dingle Primary School as an “exceptional school” where “pupils flourish” and feel “happy and safe.” It highlights a culture defined by the motto of ‘learning, laughter and friendship’, with pupils demonstrating a “thirst for knowledge” and achieving well across all areas, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Reading is a high priority, with a phonics programme delivered “very well by expert staff” ensuring most children have a “secure knowledge of phonics” by the end of Reception.
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious for all pupils,” with teachers’ “very strong” subject knowledge enabling them to effectively address misunderstandings and build a “secure and rich body of knowledge.”
- Pupils with SEND are identified early and “skilfully supported,” allowing them to access the same curriculum as peers and “achieve very highly.”
- Personal development is emphasised through high participation in clubs, arts, and trips, helping pupils become “responsible and respectful citizens” with an “exceptionally well-developed sense of right and wrong.”
- Behaviour is “excellent” and “harmonious,” with pupils being “exceptionally well focused” in lessons and acting as “superb role models.”
Areas to improve
- Some children’s learning experiences in the early years are “not as well developed as they could be,” despite almost all being ready for the move into key stage 1.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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