SchoolScoresNorley CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Hough Lane, Norley, Frodsham, WA6 8JZ
01928 788471 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 October 2019. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | 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.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
15 pupils in this year group.
73% — 12 points above the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 9 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 27 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Frodsham. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 20.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 10 state primary schools in Frodsham. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Frodsham. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Frodsham. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in Frodsham. Lower than 100% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in Frodsham. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in Frodsham. 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 10 state primary schools in Frodsham. 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 7th highest of 10 state primary schools in Frodsham. Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Frodsham. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.1 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Frodsham. Higher than 53% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 9.9%* | 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
- Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsley St John's CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cuddington Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandiway Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsley Community Primary School and Nursery 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Delamere CofE Primary Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 96% met expected standard (KS2)
- Weaverham Forest Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Norley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Norley CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 October 2019.
How did Norley CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Norley CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 9 families put Norley CofE Primary School as their first choice for 12 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 9 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 150463.
- 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.