Worth Primary School
Poynton, SK12 1QA · Cheshire East · primary school
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97th 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 3,159 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Worth 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%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gymnastics, musical theatre, art, violin, cello, and football clubs. Year 3 visits the Macclesfield Silk Museum and attends a Stone Age Workshop. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 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
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Worth Primary School
Overview
Worth Primary School is described as being on an "improvement journey" following a period of "significant turbulence." While pupils enjoy a happy and respectful environment with good behaviour, the report states that high aspirations for all learners are "not fully realised" due to weaknesses in curriculum design and leadership oversight.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well mannered and respectful," enjoying a positive school culture where they feel happy and supported by caring staff.
- In mathematics and English, teachers effectively design learning that builds on prior knowledge, resulting in pupils who "achieve well."
- Reading is successfully prioritised from the early years, with a "structured phonics programme" helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Staff feel supported regarding their workload and well-being, and pupils engage positively in leadership roles and community fundraising.
Areas to improve
- The school must clearly identify the essential knowledge pupils should learn in many subjects, including the early years, to help staff design effective learning.
- Subject leaders require better support and opportunity to monitor curriculum implementation, ensuring they know how well pupils retain content.
- Staff need access to subject-specific training to secure their knowledge, while trustees must improve their oversight of education quality across all subjects.
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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 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
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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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