Kelsall Primary and Nursery School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 2-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Kelsall Primary and Nursery School
Flat Lane
Kelsall
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0PU
Phone 01829752811
Reference Number 138742

Kelsall Primary and Nursery School has demonstrated exceptional performance in its first Ofsted inspection, achieving an 'Outstanding' rating across all evaluated areas. The school's commitment to ensure 'no one is left behind' has created a nurturing learning environment where pupils thrive academically and socially. The curriculum is well-structured, supporting pupils' learning effectively and making sure they are well-prepared for future challenges. The leadership of the school, supported by the Cheshire Academies Trust, plays a significant role in fostering a positive school culture that values the community's involvement in education.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 237
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 50.21%
Girls: 49.79%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 5.9%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 4.6%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 30
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 28.5
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 33

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 9 21 30
2 16 12 28
3 14 19 33
4 11 16 27
5 16 15 31
6 13 10 23

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 92%
Mixed, Other 2.1%
White, Other 1.7%
White & Asian 1.7%
Indian 0.4%
White & Black (African) 0.4%
Pakistani 0.4%
Asian, Other 0.4%

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
 >  Quality of education Outstanding
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Outstanding
  >  Early Years Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 06 Feb 2024
Date Report
06 Feb 2024 School inspection:
02 Oct 2012 Academy conversion letter
16 Jan 2012 Full inspection:
Previously as Kelsall Community Primary School
16 Jan 2012 Full inspection:
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
04 Oct 2006 Full inspection:
04 Oct 2006 Full inspection:
01 Jul 2002 Full inspection
01 Jul 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Exceptional quality of education across all subjects.
  • Exemplary pupil behavior and attitudes towards learning.
  • Strong emphasis on reading and phonics from an early age.
  • Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND.
  • Highly engaging and supportive extracurricular activities.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 68%
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 105
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 2.3
Writing 1.1
Maths 0.8

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 35 3
Third Preference 8 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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