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Aston by Sutton Primary School

Cheshire West and Chester, WA7 3DBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
85%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#748 of 13,686 nationally

About Aston by Sutton Primary School

Aston by Sutton Primary School is a small state primary in Cheshire West and Chester, with 94 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, meaning it runs slightly below its physical maximum. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.6%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. Despite the available capacity, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 27 applications for just 12 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.25. All 12 first-preference applicants were offered a place, indicating that while competition exists, local families who prioritise the school have a strong chance of success. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves the 4-11 age range, with no nursery or sixth form provision. Headteacher Anna Plant leads a setting that feels both intimate and sought-after, a combination that will appeal to parents looking for a community-focused primary with genuine local pull.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAston Lane, Aston By Sutton Primary School, Runcorn, Cheshire West and Chester, WA7 3DB
HeadteacherAnna Plant
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Number of Pupils94
Free School Meals (FSM)10.6%
School Capacity94 / 105 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsDanceSwimmingTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingGardeningScience ClubChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: aston.cheshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Aston by Sutton Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.