Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School
79%
Capacity
95
Pupils
4.4x
Demand
About Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School
Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 95 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Philippa Blythe, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13676th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 113th out of 113 in Cheshire East.
Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 14 places, making it 4.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School include Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Rounders, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Science Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RG |
| Headteacher | Philippa Blythe |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 95 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.5% |
| School Capacity | 95 / 120 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (0%)
13676th of 13,686
Nationally
2065th of 2,065
In North West
113th of 113
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
0%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
0%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
62
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (18% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Congleton
Cheshire East, CW12 4RG
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