SchoolScoresOffley Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of ST BART'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Offley Road, Sandbach, CW11 1GY
01270 449560 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 October 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 | 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
106 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Sandbach comparisons use the 8 of its 9 state primary schools with comparable results. The other one has 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 | Sandbach | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sandbach. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sandbach. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sandbach. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 34 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sandbach. Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 72 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sandbach. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 73% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND Joint 10th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheshire East. Higher than 66% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sandbach. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). 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. Sandbach figures pool parents at the Sandbach 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
60 pupils in this year group.
75% — 10 points above the Cheshire East average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 75 |
| Of those, offered a place | 60 (80%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 133 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.3
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 5th highest of 9 state primary schools in Sandbach. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 9 state primary schools in Sandbach. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 4.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 9 state primary schools in Sandbach. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 12.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Sandbach. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 11.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Sandbach. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Sandbach. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Sandbach. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Sandbach. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Sandbach. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 4th highest of 9 state primary schools in Sandbach. Higher than 60% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 9 state primary schools in Sandbach. Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 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
- Sandbach Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elworth Hall Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion)
- Elworth CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wheelock Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brereton CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warmingham CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Offley Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Offley Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Offley Primary Academy?
94% of the 106 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Offley Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Offley Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 75 families put Offley Primary Academy as their first choice for 60 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 60 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 144056.
- 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.