SchoolScoresSt Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Hollow Lane, Cheddleton, Leek, ST13 7HP
01538 714840 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 September 2013. 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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
88 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Leek comparisons use the 7 of its 8 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 | Leek | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 59 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 88% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 79% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 42%). 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. Leek figures pool parents at the Leek 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 27 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 39 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 8 state primary schools in Leek. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 7th highest of 8 state primary schools in Leek. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Leek. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 8 state primary schools in Leek. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Leek. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Leek. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 8 state primary schools in Leek. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 8 state primary schools in Leek. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Leek. Higher than 57% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.2 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 8 state primary schools in Leek. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Leek. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 13.2%* | 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
- St John's CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodcroft Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- All Saints CofE First School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- St Mary's Catholic Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westwood First School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Endon Hall Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's CofE Academy Endon 2.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leek First School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton's Ofsted rating?
St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 September 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Would parents recommend St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton?
95% of the 88 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton as their first choice for 27 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 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 143805.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.