Wimboldsley Community Primary School

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

Middlewich, CW100LN Ofsted: Outstanding 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
38.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 45.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
8 June 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Nantwich Road
Wimboldsley
Middlewich, CW100LN
Phone
1606832321
Website
wimboldsleyprimaryschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149674
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Nantwich Road, Wimboldsley, Middlewich, CW10 0LN
Website
www.wimboldsleyprimaryschool.co.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
140 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
135
Free School Meals
8.9% (12 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.9% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
3.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
45.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
3.3 (14.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
17
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
135 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Down -3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieve Excellence"

Religious Education follows the Agreed Syllabus; strong links with Middlewich Church; assemblies and visiting workshops; emphasis on British Values.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs Macaskill welcomes visitors; emphasizes inclusive, nurturing environment and motto 'Achieve Excellence'.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Cricket Multi-sports

Curriculum Highlights

English: focus on reading, writing and spoken language; Little Wandle Letters and Sounds and Pathways to Write used. Maths: Power Maths mastery approach; TT Rockstars and Numbots used to support fluency; Year 4 Multiplication Check. Computing: progression across digital literacy, computer science, information technology and online safety with regular e-safety learning. Art: exposure to a wide range of artists, cultures and media; use of sketchbooks and practical exploration. Design Technology: key strands: Food and Nutrition, Structures, Moving Mechanisms, Textiles and Electrical Systems. Geography: clearly mapped progression across year groups to build skills and knowledge. History: four threads—Settlement and Invasion, Societal Change, Empires, and History of Locality; emphasis on chronology and sources. Music: ensembles, after-school music opportunities, and opportunities to perform and compose. PE: taught by Vara Sports; enrichment including cricket and multi-sports; links with other schools through MAT. PSHE/RSE: Kapow PSHE scheme; covers health education, relationships, online safety and some non-statutory sex education. Religious Education: follows the Agreed Syllabus; links with Middlewich Church; assemblies and visits; exploration of British Values. Science: inquiry-based, hands-on learning with participation in British Science Week.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club from 7.40am and After-School Club until 5.30pm (Conker Club).

SEND Provision

Fully inclusive; warmly supports SEND children and those learning English as an Additional Language.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions information is provided via the Cheshire West and Chester Council link on the Admissions page; details for Reception admissions and in-year admissions are available.

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