Wrenbury Primary School
Nantwich, CW5 8EN · Cheshire East · primary school
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86th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.9/10 against 2,425 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wrenbury Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access well-being lunch clubs, a wide range of sports including football, athletics, boccia, cricket, basketball, tag rugby, quad kids, and tennis, plus maypole dancing. Trips include Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 residencies and Reaseheath College experiences.
Getting in
The published school roll is 134 pupils against a stated capacity of 160. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available during the residential trips for children who may find separation difficult? How are the well-being lunch clubs structured to support social development?
What Ofsted said about Wrenbury Primary School
Overview
Wrenbury Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "exceptionally well cared for" and feel proud to belong. Leaders maintain high expectations for achievement and behaviour, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are fully involved in school life and make strong connections between different aspects of their learning.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and safe," with leaders dealing with rare incidents of bullying "swiftly and effectively."
- The curriculum is clearly designed and continuously fine-tuned, allowing pupils to build a "rich body of knowledge" across subjects.
- Staff effectively identify and address misconceptions, ensuring pupils use existing knowledge to acquire new skills, such as applying mathematical understanding to computing.
- Reading is prioritised with high-quality phonics instruction, resulting in pupils who are "avid readers" and eager to share their love of books.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders supporting a positive work–life balance and providing effective training for curriculum delivery.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers deliver the intended curriculum consistently across mixed-age classes, as some teachers adapt content, leading to uneven pupil knowledge and varied recall in certain subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to identify risks and leaders diligently following up concerns while working closely with partner agencies to provide appropriate support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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