The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp 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)
102
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.
23% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 153
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 36.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Annabel Elliott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Burton Road, Little Neston, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 9RE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Neston Primary School?
Neston Primary School currently has 153 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Neston Primary School take?
Neston Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Neston Primary School?
Neston Primary School is in Neston, CH64 9RE, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Neston Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Neston Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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