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Acton Church of England Primary Academy
Chester Road, Acton, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8LG, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.5 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
176
Capacity
178
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly excelling in key stage 2 where 84% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 7% nationally. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 85.5, indicating it outperforms 86% of schools in the area, reflecting a positive community reputation. However, only 16% of students achieve the higher standard in key stage 2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 84% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
White Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Location
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53.07514, -2.55025 · CW5 8LG
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN143159
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.actonceacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Acton Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Acton Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is Acton Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
Acton Church of England Primary Academy scores 85.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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