The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Yarranton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
New School Lane, Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 1QY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRossmore School
Primary · 972m away
Little Sutton C of E Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sutton Green Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
Rivacre Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Lyndale School
Special school · 2.4km away
South Wirral High School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Childer Thornton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Childer Thornton Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Childer Thornton Primary School?
Childer Thornton Primary School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Childer Thornton Primary School take?
Childer Thornton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Childer Thornton Primary School?
Childer Thornton Primary School is in Ellesmere Port, CH66 1QY, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Childer Thornton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Childer Thornton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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