The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 144
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 31.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mrs Sally Inskip-Ward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Izaak Walton Way, Madeley, Crewe, Cheshire, CW3 9PJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School?
Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School currently has 144 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School take?
Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School?
Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School is in Crewe, CW3 9PJ, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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