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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1BNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
#4,394
of 13,686 nationally

About Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Charles Darwin Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cheshire West and Chester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 355 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 342 places).

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDarwin Street, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1BN
HeadteacherMarianne Bennett
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Number of Pupils355
Free School Meals (FSM)25.9%
School Capacity355 / 342 (104% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Jun 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (30 Jun 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Apr 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryICT SuiteSensory RoomDining HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisAthleticsFootballRoundersDanceCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingEco ClubChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Charles Darwin Community 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.