Wimboldsley Community Primary School
Middlewich, CW10 0LN · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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102nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wimboldsley Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An April 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Conker Club, Dance, multi-sports, and cricket coaching. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 129 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the multi-sports programme? How does the new Ofsted framework affect the current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Wimboldsley Community Primary School
Overview
The inspection describes a school where leaders have established a culture that helps every pupil succeed, with pupils being "happy and well cared for." The report highlights "exemplary" behaviour and high attendance, alongside strong support for pupils with complex needs and special educational needs. While achievement in reading and mathematics is strong, the report notes that opportunities to deepen knowledge are sometimes missed in certain subjects and the early years.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is "exemplary," with a "calm and well ordered" culture that fosters positive attitudes to learning.
- Attendance rates are low, with leaders providing "highly effective support" to help pupils overcome barriers to attending.
- Staff provide "impressive support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping them make swift gains in communication.
- Leaders have created an "open culture" of safeguarding where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils feel safe.
- The personal development curriculum is "well-considered," helping pupils develop secure knowledge of health, relationships, and British values.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers select tasks that help pupils apply their learning to "deepen their knowledge" in subjects.
- Staff need the skills to address identified gaps in pupils’ learning "precisely" when they occur.
- In the early years, leaders must ensure children benefit from activities and resources that help them "deepen their learning."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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