SchoolScoresGreat Budworth CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
School Lane, Great Budworth, Northwich, CW9 6HQ · Proposed to close
01606 663690 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 19 May 2026 , published 6 July 2026.
In short: 2 needs attention, 5 urgent improvement, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
Category of concern: Special measures. Ofsted will monitor the school closely until it improves.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
6 pupils in this year group.
Only 6 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
33% — 28 points below the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 29 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 33% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 West and Chester. 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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 22 |
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. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 20.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 26th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Lower than 0% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Lower than 0% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 53.6% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 19th highest of 25 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.8 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 22nd highest of 25 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Comberbach Nursery and Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wincham Community Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victoria Road Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charles Darwin Community Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Great Budworth CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Budworth CofE Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 19 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 needs attention, 5 urgent improvement, and safeguarding was met.
How did Great Budworth CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 29 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Great Budworth CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put Great Budworth CofE Primary School as their first choice for 7 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 6 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 111248.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.