Charles Darwin Community Primary School

A good community school school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Charles Darwin Community Primary School.

Northwich, CW81BN Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 March 2011
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Darwin Street
Castle
Northwich, CW81BN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111053
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Darwin Street, Castle, Northwich, CW8 1BN
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
342 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
348
Free School Meals
25.6% (89 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 106.0
2023 109.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
44
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
348 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where learning is a joy"

Be Safe Be Ready Be Respectful

Christian ethos; Christianity assemblies are delivered in school

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to the Charles Darwin Community Primary School website. The Headteacher, Mrs Marianne Bennett, describes a warm, welcoming community and states the aim that children become confident, independent, resilient, secure and caring individuals who achieve personal success and develop a love of learning. She emphasizes that learning is inspired through excellent teaching and a varied curriculum, and invites visitors to come and see the Charles Darwin Way.

Curriculum Highlights

Reading Phonics Writing Spelling Mathematics Science History Geography Physical Education Art Music Design and Technology Computing Religious Education PSHCE and RSE My Happy Mind Foreign Languages - Spanish Citizenship and British Values Early Years Foundation Stage

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

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