Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy

About Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy

Parents considering Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy will find a school that is well-regarded by its community, though specific parent survey data is not available in this dataset. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for ages 2 to 11, located in the Cheshire East local authority area. It is a popular choice: with a school capacity of 420, the fact that it is oversubscribed suggests strong local demand. The headteacher is Christopher Adlington, and the school has no religious character. It offers nursery provision for children from age 2, which is a practical advantage for families seeking continuity from early years through to Year 6. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in 2019, rated it Good overall, with Good ratings for early years provision, leadership and management, and the quality of education. This represents a consistent performance compared with its previous inspection in 2014, which also awarded Good overall and Outstanding for leadership and management.

Academically, Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy has held a Good Ofsted rating across its last two inspections, which suggests stable teaching and leadership. However, the dataset does not include specific Key Stage 2 SATs results for this school, so it is not possible to compare its pupil outcomes directly against the local authority average of 64% achieving the expected standard. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary-only setting. Ofsted’s 2019 inspection noted that early years provision was Good, and leadership and management were also Good. For parents focused on academic outcomes, the lack of published KS2 data means you would need to check the school’s most recent performance tables or ask the school directly. The consistent Good rating from Ofsted, however, indicates that the school meets the national standard for quality of education, behaviour, and personal development.

Beyond the classroom, Cledford offers a range of facilities that support both learning and play, including a sensory room, forest school area, library, ICT suite, gymnasium, and art studios. Sports provision includes swimming, athletics, cricket, dance, football, and tennis, while after-school clubs such as book club, gardening, coding, film club, eco club, and chess give children plenty of opportunities to explore interests. The school’s oversubscribed status means early application is advisable, particularly for nursery places. This school will suit families who value a broad, well-equipped primary experience with strong early years support, consistent leadership, and a Good Ofsted rating, set within a Cheshire East context where 13 out of 123 primary schools are rated Outstanding.

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