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Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School

Cheshire East, CW6 9NRPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#11,356
of 13,686 nationally

About Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School

Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Cheshire East, serving 207 pupils aged 2 to 11. Within the local authority, it ranks 101st out of 123 primary schools, placing it in the bottom half of the table. The top-performing peers in the area include Peover Superior Endowed Primary School, Bexton Primary School, and Ashdene Primary School, all of which sit higher in the rankings. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Calveley Primary Academy, about 4.7 km away. Despite its modest ranking, Bunbury Aldersey holds a Good rating from its most recent graded inspection in 2020, and an ungraded inspection in January 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 36 applications for 25 places, and 23 of those applications were first-preference offers, suggesting it remains a popular choice among local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Lane, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9NR
HeadteacherNicola Badger
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils207
Free School Meals (FSM)3.9%
School Capacity207 / 238 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (29 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolSports HallDining HallLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisAthleticsSwimmingCricketGymnasticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Bunbury Aldersey 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.