Acton Church of England Primary Academy
99%
Capacity
176
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Acton Church of England Primary Academy
Acton Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 176 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 178 places).
Ofsted has rated Acton Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Chris Priddey, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11282nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 99th out of 113 in Cheshire East.
Acton Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 30 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Acton Church of England Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Forest School, Art Studios, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Gymnastics, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, Acton Church of England Primary Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Chester Road, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 8LG |
| Headteacher | Chris Priddey |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 176 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.4% |
| School Capacity | 176 / 178 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11282nd of 13,686
Nationally
1663rd of 2,065
In North West
99th of 113
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
84%
'23/24
48%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
84
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Acton Church of England Primary Academy
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Contact Information
Chester Road, Nantwich
Cheshire East, CW5 8LG
Journey to School
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