The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 397
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mr Neil Garratt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Elworth, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElworth Hall Primary School
Primary · 363m away
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Sandbach School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Sandbach Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
The Lodge AP
Independent · 1.5km away
Offley Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Wheelock Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Elworth CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Elworth CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elworth CofE Primary School?
Elworth CofE Primary School currently has 397 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elworth CofE Primary School take?
Elworth CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elworth CofE Primary School?
Elworth CofE Primary School is in Sandbach, CW11 3HU, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elworth CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Elworth 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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