The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 100
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mrs Sam Ray (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, Betley, Crewe, Cheshire, CW3 9AX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Betley CofE VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Betley CofE VC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Betley CofE VC Primary School?
Betley CofE VC Primary School currently has 100 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Betley CofE VC Primary School take?
Betley CofE VC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Betley CofE VC Primary School?
Betley CofE VC Primary School is in Crewe, CW3 9AX, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Betley CofE VC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Betley CofE VC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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