Byley Primary School and Nursery

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

Middlewich, CW109NG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
24 January 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Moss Lane
Byley
Middlewich, CW109NG
Phone
1606832519
Website
byley.cheshire.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111055
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Moss Lane, Byley, Middlewich, CW10 9NG
Website
www.byley.cheshire.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
97
Free School Meals
10.7% (10 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
6.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.5 (11.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 101.0
2023 103.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
97 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Down -3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Grow Together and Branch Out"

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Elizabeth Whittingham states she will strive to ensure that children are safe and happy, that learning experiences are exciting, creative and meaningful, and that families are partners in education.

Facilities

New Hall

Curriculum Highlights

Geography: Regions of the UK and Land Use English: Winter's Child Science: Living Things and their Habitats Science: Animals, Including Humans Science: Sound Science: Electricity Science: States of Matter Science: Plants Mathematics: Fractions, Percentages, Shape and Measurements

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Byley Busy Buddies: Breakfast Club 7:45 - school start; After School Club - from the end of the school day - 5:30pm Monday to Thursday - 4:15pm on a Friday.

Financial Information

Dinners cost £2.95 per meal. Payments through ParentPay.

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