Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Type Primary
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Darwin Street
Castle
Northwich
Cheshire
CW8 1BN
Phone 0160675194
Reference Number 111053

Description

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Charles Darwin Community Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive educational institution located in Crewe, England, with the postcode CW8 1BN. The school, which was established in 2008, is dedicated to inspiring and nurturing pupils' creativity, curiosity, and social development during their primary education.

Key facts:

  • Charles Darwin is a community primary school that takes children from reception year through to Year 6, catering to students aged 4 to 11 years old.
  • The school offers a diverse and broad curriculum that promotes personal, social, and emotional improvement, as well as a strong academic foundation.
  • The staff is committed to providing a supportive environment that fosters compassion, empathy, and respect for all.
  • The school is a part of a more extensive educational network, The Priory Learning Trust, alongside other local schools.

The school actively encourages parents to get involved in their child's education through regular meetings and various events. Charles Darwin prides itself on having a strong relationship between home and school, and this positive rapport is beneficial to a child's overall growth and development.

The school has a beautiful outdoor space with a wildlife garden and a dedicated sports field, supporting the school's engagement with the local community. Charles Darwin's dedicated teaching staff adhere to high standards in teaching, and the school holds an above-average OFSTED rating. The principal, Miss Julia Shapero, leads the school community with a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 338
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 53.55%
Girls: 46.45%

Year Groups

Year Number of pupils
1 49
2 41
3 56
4 49
5 47
6 45

Ofsted Rating Good
Last Inspection Date 2021-09-27
Date Description Report
2021-06-29 School inspection School inspection
2016-03-02 Short inspection Short inspection
2014-03-28 Interim assessment Interim assessment
2012-05-31 Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
2011-03-16 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2008-06-11 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2007-12-11 Monitoring visit Monitoring visit
2007-04-18 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2006-01-11 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2000-02-14 Full inspection Full inspection

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 68% Upgrade Upgrade
Pupils meeting a higher standard 11% Upgrade Upgrade

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 105 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 109 Upgrade Upgrade

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -2.3 Upgrade Upgrade
Writing 1.7 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 2.6 Upgrade Upgrade

How many students meet the standards

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

2023 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference Upgrade Upgrade
Second Preference 20 2
Third Preference 10 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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Attainment 8 score percentile

Students getting 5 or more GCSE's at grade 9-4 (A-C)

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