Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School

A good academy converter school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School.

Tarporley, CW69NR Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 47.0%
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
8 January 2020
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
School Lane
Bunbury
Tarporley, CW69NR
Phone
1829260524
Website
bunburyaldersey.cheshire.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143155
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
School Lane, Bunbury, Tarporley, CW6 9NR
Website
http://www.bunburyaldersey.cheshire.sch.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
238 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
195
Free School Meals
5.1% (10 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.9%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
47.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
5.3 (12.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.1 (2.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 107.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
20
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
195 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Let your Light Shine"

SUCCEED HOPE INSPIRE NURTURE EMPOWER

Bunbury Aldersey is a Church of England Primary School with strong links to St Boniface Church, Bunbury and the surrounding community.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Principal Nicola Badger describing Bunbury as a caring Christian family with personalised learning, strong church links, and a broad, connected curriculum.

Facilities

Purpose-built rooms (Nursery and school) School Hall Outdoor play area Forest School Access to all school equipment and facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Early Years Curriculum Enrichment Outdoor Forest Learning ReadWrite Inc Curriculum Intent

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Care services from 7:30 am – 6:00 pm (3 – 11 year olds only from Spring 2025)

Financial Information

Nursery fees from September 2025: Under 3 £6.20 per hour; Morning session 3.5 hours = £21.70; Morning session plus lunch 4.5 hours = £27.90; All day session 6.75 hours = £41.85; Over 3 £5.20 per hour; Morning session 3.5 hours = £18.20; Morning session plus lunch 4.5 hours = £23.40; All day session 6.75 hours = £35.10; Optional additional fee for consumables, resources etc 80p per hour when claiming the FEEE vouchers; A packed lunch or a hot lunch option is available at £2.95 per day.

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