SchoolScoresBickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Long Lane, Bickerton, Malpas, SY14 8AP
01829 720240 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 May 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 | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 65th highest of 71 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheshire East. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 61st highest of 71 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheshire East. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 52nd highest of 71 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheshire East. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 52nd highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheshire East. Higher than 1% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 17% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern 52nd highest of 69 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheshire East. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 49th highest of 71 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheshire East. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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.
44% — 21 points below the Cheshire East average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 44% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 44% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 8 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 7 |
| Of those, offered a place | 7 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 17 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Malpas. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Malpas. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 4.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Malpas. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 12.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Malpas. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 11.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Malpas. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Malpas. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Malpas. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Malpas. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Malpas. Higher than 15% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.8 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Malpas. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Malpas. Higher than 63% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 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.
Questions parents ask
What is Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 May 2024.
How did Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School?
82% of the 38 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 7 families put Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School as their first choice for 8 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 7 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 111268.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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