SchoolScoresAlderley Edge Community Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of HALLIARD TRUST
Church Lane, Alderley Edge, SK9 7UZ
01625 704510 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 17 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
87 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Cheshire East comparisons use the 71 of its 124 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 53 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 9th highest of 71 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheshire East. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 71 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheshire East. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 71 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheshire East. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheshire East. Higher than 88% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 60 parents who had raised a concern Joint 27th highest of 69 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheshire East. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND 13th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheshire East. Higher than 48% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 18th highest of 71 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheshire East. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 43%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Cheshire East figures pool parents at the Cheshire East schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 111008), before it changed to its current form.
80% — 15 points above the Cheshire East average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cheshire East. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 33 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (85%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 74 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 102nd highest of 123 state primary schools in Cheshire East. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 50th highest of 123 state primary schools in Cheshire East. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 4.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 108th highest of 123 state primary schools in Cheshire East. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 12.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 62nd highest of 123 state primary schools in Cheshire East. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 11.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 54th lowest of 123 state primary schools in Cheshire East. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 71st lowest of 123 state primary schools in Cheshire East. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 77th lowest of 123 state primary schools in Cheshire East. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 71st lowest of 123 state primary schools in Cheshire East. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 49th highest of 123 state primary schools in Cheshire East. Higher than 73% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.6 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 30th highest of 123 state primary schools in Cheshire East. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 86th highest of 113 state primary schools in Cheshire East. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 12.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- The Ryleys School 0.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Lindow Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashdene Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's Fulshaw CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nether Alderley Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wilmslow Preparatory School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Gorsey Bank Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pownall Hall School 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Mottram St Andrew Primary Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lacey Green Primary Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Alderley Edge Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 17 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Alderley Edge Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Alderley Edge Community Primary School?
95% of the 87 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Alderley Edge Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Alderley Edge Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 33 families put Alderley Edge Community Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152120.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.