The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 388
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 9.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mr Ben Cox (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Dingle, Haslington, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 5SD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Dingle Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Dingle Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Dingle Primary School?
The Dingle Primary School currently has 388 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Dingle Primary School take?
The Dingle Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Dingle Primary School?
The Dingle Primary School is in Crewe, CW1 5SD, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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