The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 176
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 7.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Chris Priddey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Chester Road, Acton, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8LG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Acton Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Acton Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Acton Church of England Primary Academy?
Acton Church of England Primary Academy currently has 176 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Acton Church of England Primary Academy take?
Acton Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Acton Church of England Primary Academy?
Acton Church of England Primary Academy is in Nantwich, CW5 8LG, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Acton Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Acton Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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