The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 383
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 28%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Head
- Mr Andrew Ross
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gadbrook Road, Rudheath, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOneSchool Global Northwich
Independent · 549m away
The Rudheath Senior Academy
Secondary · 618m away
Victoria Road Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The County High School, Leftwich
Secondary · 2.0km away
Adventure Wellbeing School
Independent · 2.2km away
Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College
16 plus · 2.3km away
Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Davenham CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery?
Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery currently has 383 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery take?
Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery?
Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery is in Northwich, CW9 7JL, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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