The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 9.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Wendy Lyon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Mickle Trafford, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4EF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Mickle Trafford Village School's Ofsted rating?
Mickle Trafford Village School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mickle Trafford Village School?
Mickle Trafford Village School currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mickle Trafford Village School take?
Mickle Trafford Village School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mickle Trafford Village School?
Mickle Trafford Village School is in Chester, CH2 4EF, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mickle Trafford Village School have a sixth form?
No, Mickle Trafford Village School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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