Acton Church of England Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Acton Church of England Primary Academy.

Nantwich, CW58LG Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 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
40.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 48.0%
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
10 October 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
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
Chester Road
Acton
Nantwich, CW58LG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143159
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Chester Road, Acton, Nantwich, CW5 8LG
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
178 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
176
Free School Meals
11.9% (21 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
48.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.4 (4.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 103.0
2023 108.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

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

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-4.5 per year)

Down -4.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Nothing is impossible with God. (Luke 1:37)"

FRIENDSHIP TRUTHFULNESS FORGIVENESS SERVICE RESPECT COMPASSION

Acton CE Primary Academy has a strong Christian ethos, which allows us to carry out our Christian vision and values throughout all we do. We have strong links with the local community, particularly with our local Church: St Mary’s, Acton.

Head Teacher's Message

We are all very proud of our wonderful school, ensuring that we provide a curriculum that upholds our strong vision and values that every child achieves and succeeds. We have a strong Christian ethos, which allows us to carry out our Christian vision and values throughout all we do. We have strong links with the local community, particularly with our local Church: St Mary’s, Acton.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

We run a breakfast club from 7.30am to support working parents. If you would like your child to attend, please contact the school office to book them in. This breakfast club is chargeable.

SEND Provision

The SENDCo at Acton CE Primary Academy is Mrs Natalie Berrington. She can be contacted at [email protected]. Further information around our current offer for SEND is available to download at the bottom of this page.

Admissions Criteria

The school’s PAN (Published Admissions Number) is currently 28. If you are applying for a place in Year 1-6 and the class is at or exceeding the PAN, we will look at each case individually. In-Year Admissions are handled by Cheshire East Council (0300 123 5012 or [email protected]). Admissions arrangements for pupils with SEND or disabilities are determined by the Governing Body. For more details see the Admissions Policy 2025-2026 and 2026-27; contact the headteacher with policy questions.

Financial Information

Breakfast club is chargeable.

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