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Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Cheshire East, SY14 8APPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1874 of 13,686 nationally

About Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Cheshire East, currently teaching 124 pupils against a capacity of 140, so there is a little breathing room in terms of space. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 10.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools, reflecting the relatively affluent catchment area. Demand for places is notably high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 24 applications for just 7 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.43. All 7 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but with 17 other families also applying, competition is real. The school’s religious character as a CofE foundation likely plays a part in its admissions criteria, and the high demand signals a strong local reputation. With a mixed gender intake from ages 4 to 11, it is a classic village primary that clearly holds appeal beyond its immediate neighbourhood.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLong Lane, Malpas, Cheshire East, SY14 8AP
HeadteacherVictoria Williams
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils124
Free School Meals (FSM)10.5%
School Capacity124 / 140 (89% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 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, 26 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallSensory RoomGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisRoundersFootballCross CountryAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: bickertonprimaryschool.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bickerton Holy Trinity 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.