The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 30.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Miss A Kennerley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Buxton Old Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2EL
Town setting
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Havannah Primary School
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Daven Primary School
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Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Buglawton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Buglawton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Buglawton Primary School?
Buglawton Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Buglawton Primary School take?
Buglawton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Buglawton Primary School?
Buglawton Primary School is in Congleton, CW12 2EL, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Buglawton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Buglawton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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