Cuddington Primary School

A good academy converter school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cuddington Primary School.

Northwich, CW82NY 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
28 February 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Ash Road
Cuddington
Northwich, CW82NY
Phone
1270360030
Website
cuddington.cheshire.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146622
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Ash Road, Cuddington, Northwich, CW8 2NY
Website
http://www.cuddington.cheshire.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CREATE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
185
Free School Meals
10.8% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.8%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.5 (9.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.2 (2.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
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
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
185 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Collaborate Aspire

British Values and SMSC; Rights-Respecting ethos; values include respect for the rule of law, individual liberty, democracy, and mutual respect for and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

I am immensely proud to be the Head Teacher of Team Cuddington. Our school community thrives on working together to create inspiring learning experiences for children, engaging opportunities for parents, and a supportive environment for staff. We emphasise that no child is left behind, focusing on emotional, social and academic progress, with core values of respect, collaboration and aspiration. As part of Create Learning Trust, we collaborate with other schools to create opportunities and support for our pupils.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Drawing Club Enrichment Club

Facilities

Forest School

Curriculum Highlights

Art: The school uses the Paul Carney Primary Art, Craft, and Design Progression to structure art education; knowledge is positioned at the heart of the curriculum with progression statements for EYFS, KS1, LKS2, and UKS2; sketchbooks are used as a visual record of progress; pupil voice informs assessment and display. Knowledge at the heart of the curriculum; progression is mapped to Bloom’s revised taxonomy; end-of-age-phase progression statements in drawing, painting, media, ideas, knowledge and evaluation. Art is used to develop creativity, technique, and critical reflection; sketchbooks document individual development over time. Art provision emphasises knowledge of artists, experimentation with media, and responsive feedback to support creativity.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed through the Local Authority (Cheshire West and Chester). Published admissions arrangements (which includes admissions appeals) can be found on the Policies page. The published admissions number (PAN) is 30 pupils for each Reception intake.

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