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Audlem St James' CofE Primary School

Cheshire East, CW3 0HHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 17 places
Ranking
#8,616
of 13,686 nationally

About Audlem St James' CofE Primary School

Audlem St James' CofE Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 21 applications for just 17 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1. 24. All 17 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is oversubscribed, it remains a realistic option for those who put it top of their list. The school currently has 176 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, so there is some headroom. With a Church of England character and a headteacher in Andy Perry, the school serves a mixed-gender cohort aged 4 to 11. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9. 7%, which is below the national average and points to a relatively affluent intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHeathfield Road, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW3 0HH
HeadteacherAndy Perry
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils176
Free School Meals (FSM)9.7%
School Capacity176 / 210 (84% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Oct 2023
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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, 9 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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

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Audlem St James' CofE 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.