Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane Astbury Congleton Cheshire CW12 4RG |
| Phone | 01260272528 |
| Reference Number | 145720 |
Astbury St Mary’s CofE Primary School, which has not been previously inspected under section 5 of the Education Act 2005, has received a good overall effectiveness rating during its first inspection. The school promotes a positive learning environment where pupils feel happy, cared for, and safe. Leaders have established high expectations in behavior and learning, resulting in a culture where pupils are proud of their school and enjoy participation in various enriching activities. Furthermore, the school's curriculum has been improved to ensure a broad and balanced education for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 95 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.47%
Girls: 50.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 17.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 3 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.7% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 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 | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff
- High expectations of pupil behavior and achievement
- Effective early years provision focused on language and communication
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Teachers well-trained in phonics and reading support
- Quick identification of SEND needs
- Active engagement of pupils in school and community activities
- Supportive leadership fostering staff well-being
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity in essential knowledge for a small number of subjects
- Inconsistent confidence among teachers in delivering some subject curriculums
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 15% | ||
| 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 | 100 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
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 | -0.2 | ||
| Writing | 2.6 | ||
| Maths | 0.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 34 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Marlfields Primary School
Waggs Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4BT |
0.8 miles |
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The Quinta Primary School
Ullswater Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4LX |
0.92 miles |
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Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Belgrave Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1HT |
1.17 miles |
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Daven Primary School
New Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3AH |
1.17 miles |
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Black Firs Primary School
Longdown Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4QJ |
1.41 miles |
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Mossley CofE Primary School
Boundary Lane, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3JA |
1.78 miles |
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Buglawton Primary School
Buxton Old Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2EL |
1.93 miles |
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Havannah Primary School
Malhamdale Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2DF |
2.27 miles |
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Smallwood CofE Primary School
School Lane, Sandbach, CW11 2UR |
2.72 miles |
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Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School
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3 miles |
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Castle Primary School
Mow Cop Road, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4NE |
3.06 miles |
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Scholar Green Primary School
Congleton Road, Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3HF |
3.07 miles |
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Woodhouse Academy
Woodhouse Lane, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7DR |
3.26 miles |
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Kingsfield First School
Gunn Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6AY |
3.38 miles |
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Knypersley First School
Newpool Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6NN |
3.59 miles |
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Rode Heath Primary School
Heath Avenue, Rode Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3RY |
3.6 miles |
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Oxhey First School
Pennine Way, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7EB |
3.62 miles |
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James Bateman Middle School
Park Lane, Knypersley, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 7AT |
3.66 miles |
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Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
Woodland Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6LW |
3.66 miles |
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Wonder Star School
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3.75 miles |
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Aidenswood School
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0.77 miles |
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Congleton High School
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1.24 miles |
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Esland Daven School
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1.72 miles |
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Opal Education
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Eaton Bank Academy
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1.99 miles |
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3.57 miles |
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3.94 miles |
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Kidsgrove Secondary School
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3.97 miles |
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Biddulph High School
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4.04 miles |
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Bluebell School Ltd
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4.29 miles |
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