Byley Primary School and Nursery

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Moss Lane
Byley
Middlewich
Cheshire
CW10 9NG
Phone 01606832519
Reference Number 111055

Byley Primary School and Nursery is performing well overall, with a consistent rating of 'Good' across all domains evaluated. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued, contributing to their strong personal development. The leadership is ambitious, and pupils are eager learners who achieve well, particularly noting the effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This was the first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the positive outcomes reflect the efforts made to adapt and respond to the challenges posed by the pandemic.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 91
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 49.45%
Girls: 50.55%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 9.5%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 1.1%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 25
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 27

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 5 1 6
2 4 7 11
3 4 10 14
4 6 5 11
5 9 5 14
6 9 6 15

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 94.5%
White, Other 1.1%
White & Asian 1.1%
White & Black (African) 1.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 24 Jan 2023
Date Report
24 Jan 2023 School inspection:
11 Jul 2017 Short inspection
17 Sep 2013 Full inspection:
09 Jan 2012 Interim assessment
10 Nov 2008 Full inspection:
07 Dec 2007 Curriculum and development visit
06 Dec 2005 Full inspection:
14 Feb 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils thrive in a calm and nurturing atmosphere.
  • Leaders have created an engaging curriculum for all pupils.
  • Staff have secure subject knowledge and access to specialized training.
  • Pupils enjoy reading and have access to high-quality books.
  • The school prioritizes the teaching of reading and phonics effectively.
  • Pupils are well-prepared for secondary school by the end of Year 6.
  • Strong relationships with families contribute to a supportive learning environment.
  • Leaders effectively identify and support pupils with SEND.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some subjects have assessment strategies that are still developing, affecting the clarity of pupils' secure knowledge.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 60%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

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 107
Maths 104

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 1
Writing -1.9
Maths -1.8

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 7 1
Third Preference 6 0
From another Local Authority 20 11

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