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Acton Church of England Primary Academy

Cheshire East, CW5 8LGPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#11,282
of 13,686 nationally

About Acton Church of England Primary Academy

If you're a parent considering Acton Church of England Primary Academy, the first thing you'll notice is that it's a genuinely popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 84 applications for just 30 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.8. That means nearly three families wanted each spot, and of the 31 first-preference applications, 29 were offered a place. That level of demand is a strong signal that parents who know the school well are keen to get their children in. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, aged 4 to 11, and is part of the Church of England family in Cheshire East. With 176 pupils on roll and a capacity of 178, it's running very close to full, which adds to the sense of a tight-knit, in-demand community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChester Road, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 8LG
HeadteacherChris Priddey
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils176
Free School Meals (FSM)7.4%
School Capacity176 / 178 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteForest SchoolArt StudiosLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

AthleticsFootballGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:30-17:45

Source: actonceacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acton Church of England Primary Academy

Acton Church of England Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.