The Quinta Primary School
Congleton, CW12 4LX · Cheshire East · primary school
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39th 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 3,869 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Quinta 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%. A further 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Easter Musical Theatre, Jazz Technique Workshops, Creative Dance, and Ballet Class. They also take part in Water Sports at Astbury Mere and receive Music Lessons in School. Year 6 pupils travel to Cornwall. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 491 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the arts and sports clubs scheduled to fit around the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about The Quinta Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils “enjoy coming” and feel “happy and safe,” supported by staff who expect them to be ‘Ready, Respectful and Safe’. Leaders have designed an “ambitious” curriculum that helps most pupils “know more and remember more over time,” particularly in reading and core subjects. The school fosters strong personal development, with pupils taking on leadership roles and engaging in a wide range of clubs and trips.
Strengths
- Pupils feel secure, with bullying dealt with “quickly” and adults available to help with worries.
- The curriculum is well-sequenced in most subjects, allowing new ideas to “build well on pupils’ previous learning.”
- Reading is a “high priority,” with older pupils speaking “with confidence” about books and younger children immersed in songs and rhymes.
- Staff provide effective support for most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to access the same curriculum.
- Governors and trustees “challenge leaders and hold them to account” while considering staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Curriculums in a few subjects are “not fully developed,” lacking coherent planning and sequencing, which hinders consistent knowledge building.
- Adaptations for some pupils with SEND are not “as effective or well matched to pupils’ needs as they could be,” limiting their achievement.
- Some younger pupils struggling with reading are not provided with books “matched precisely enough to their phonics knowledge,” slowing their fluency.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff trained to identify risks, concerns reported “quickly,” and pupils taught how to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 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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