The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 9% 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 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
- 278
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Kerry Forrester (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
Park Road, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0AN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Tarporley CofE Primary School?
Tarporley CofE Primary School currently has 278 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tarporley CofE Primary School take?
Tarporley CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tarporley CofE Primary School?
Tarporley CofE Primary School is in Tarporley, CW6 0AN, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tarporley CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tarporley 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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