The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 73
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 13.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr Paul Hudson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Tarporley Road, Duddon St Peter's Ce Primary School, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0EL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School currently has 73 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School take?
Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School is in Tarporley, CW6 0EL, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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