Clutton Church of England Primary School

About Clutton Church of England Primary School

Clutton Church of England Primary School is a small village primary in Cheshire West and Chester, and its academic results stand out sharply against the local authority average. In the most recent KS2 assessments, 75% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 61% for primary schools. That fourteen-point gap places the school comfortably in the top 25% of primaries nationally and 23rd out of 110 schools in the LA. The school also achieved a perfect 0% for the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is a notably honest reflection of its cohort size — with only 38 pupils on roll, small numbers can make percentages look extreme. Still, the core message is clear: for a school of this size, the proportion of children hitting the expected benchmark is well above what you’d typically find in the area.

Academically, the picture is consistent across subjects. In reading, maths and writing individually, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in each, with average scores of 103 in both reading and maths — slightly above the national average of 100. The higher standard figures are more mixed: 13% of pupils achieved a higher score in reading, but none did so in maths or writing. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2022, rated it Good overall, with all five graded categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — all judged Good. That’s a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2008, but the inspection team noted no particular weaknesses, and the school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections. With no Progress 8 data available for primary schools, the KS2 outcomes and Ofsted judgement are the best measures of how well children are progressing here.

Clutton is a Church of England school with a strong community feel, reflected in its size — just 38 pupils against a capacity of 84, meaning plenty of space. It offers a nursery provision, a Forest School, a sensory room, and a chapel, alongside clubs like gardening, film club and choir. Sports include swimming, netball and gymnastics. The school supports children with moderate learning difficulties and speech, language and communication needs. Admissions for 2025/26 show it was oversubscribed: 8 first-preference applications for 8 places, with 18 total applications, giving a ratio of 2.25 applicants per place. That suggests local demand is high, despite the small roll. This is a school that will suit families who want a close-knit, rural primary with strong academic outcomes, a clear Christian character, and a wide range of enrichment activities for a small setting.

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