The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 142
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 57%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Gosling (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
New Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarlfields Primary School
Primary · 836m away
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Lambs House School
Independent · 1.0km away
Esland Daven School
Independent · 1.1km away
Aidenswood School
Independent · 1.2km away
Esland Congleton School
Independent · 1.2km away
Opal Education
Independent · 1.2km away
Buglawton Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Daven Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Daven Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Daven Primary School?
Daven Primary School currently has 142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Daven Primary School take?
Daven Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Daven Primary School?
Daven Primary School is in Congleton, CW12 3AH, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Daven Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Daven Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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