Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School
Whitchurch, SY13 4QS · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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10th of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester we can score, 129 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 — 7.6/10 against 3,836 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 38% | 3.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 20.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Sports include football, athletics, rounders, hockey, tag rugby, swimming, cricket, and basketball. Arts and music provision features the Young Voices choir and the Halle Orchestra.
Getting in
The published school roll is 113 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 aiming for the higher standard? How are the various sports and music groups scheduled to avoid conflicts?
What Ofsted said about Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School
Overview
This is a school where “love and care shine through,” characterised by “warm and nurturing relationships” that help pupils feel happy and safe. The report highlights a “rich and engaging curriculum” and “exceptional” personal development, noting that pupils live up to high behavioural expectations and show “consistently positive attitudes to learning.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “deep respect for one another” and “high aspirations,” with behaviour and attitudes judged as outstanding.
- The early years provision is outstanding, with children “exceptionally well prepared” for Year 1 through a strong focus on reading and phonics.
- Personal development is “woven through every aspect of school life,” fostering a strong sense of fairness and citizenship.
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” in most areas and effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Governors provide “effective challenge and support,” ensuring resources are used wisely to reduce staff workload and enhance opportunities.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, staff do not always focus on the “most important knowledge,” meaning some pupils do not build sufficient depth of understanding over time.
- Assessment approaches in some wider curriculum subjects are still developing; checks are sometimes ineffective in verifying how well pupils embed knowledge into their long-term memory.
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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