SchoolScoresThe Dingle Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
The Dingle, Haslington, Crewe, CW1 5SD
01270 918988 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 27 September 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
84 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Crewe comparisons use the 18 of its 27 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 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 | Crewe | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 8th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 48% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 60 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 79% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 89% | 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. Crewe figures pool parents at the Crewe 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
46 pupils in this year group.
65% — about the same as the Cheshire East average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 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. | 105 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 62 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 117 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.2 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 22nd highest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 12.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 11.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Higher than 78% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.1 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Higher than 96% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.3 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 20th highest of 24 state primary schools in Crewe. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 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
- Haslington Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hungerford Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monks Coppenhall Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brierley Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wheelock Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beechwood Primary School and Nursery 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cornerstone Academy 2.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- St Michael's Community Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Edleston Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mablins Lane Community Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Dingle Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Dingle Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 September 2023.
How did The Dingle Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Dingle Primary School?
95% of the 84 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend The Dingle Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Dingle Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 62 families put The Dingle Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 58 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 111080.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.