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Bexton Primary School

Bexton Primary School

Cheshire East, WA16 9DBPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

117%

Capacity

490

Pupils

2.1x

Demand

About Bexton Primary School

Bexton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 490 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (117% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Bexton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emily Armstrong, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 95% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 93rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 113 in Cheshire East.

Bexton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 124 applications for 60 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Bexton Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Swimming, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Art Club, Coding and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, Bexton 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBlackhill Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 9DB
HeadteacherEmily Armstrong
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils490
Free School Meals (FSM)4.3%
School Capacity490 / 420 (117% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (19 Apr 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (95%)

93rd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 5%

12th of 2,065

In North West

Top 5%

2nd of 113

In Cheshire East

Top 5%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

95%

Expected Standard

23%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 111
Expected:97%
Higher:57%
Writing
Expected:97%
Higher:45%
MathsAvg Score: 110
Expected:98%
Higher:52%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable +2%

'22/23

93%

'23/24

95%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteArt StudiosForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsSwimmingGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessArt ClubCodingDramaGardening

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

60

Applications

124

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

58 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bexton Primary School

Bexton 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.

Contact Information

01565632816www.bexton.cheshire.sch.uk

Blackhill Lane, Knutsford

Cheshire East, WA16 9DB

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Blackhill Lane, Knutsford

Cheshire East, WA16 9DB

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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