The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 91
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 9.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Miss Elizabeth Whittingham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Moss Lane, Byley, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9NG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Byley Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Byley Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Byley Primary School and Nursery?
Byley Primary School and Nursery currently has 91 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Byley Primary School and Nursery take?
Byley Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Byley Primary School and Nursery?
Byley Primary School and Nursery is in Middlewich, CW10 9NG, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Byley Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Byley Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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