Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School
53%
Capacity
48
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School
Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cheshire West and Chester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 48 pupils on roll, operating at 53% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Lauren Hill, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.
Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 9 applications for 3 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 1 were first-preference applications.
Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (17 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School include Music Rooms, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Dance, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Crowton, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 2RW |
| Headteacher | Lauren Hill |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Number of Pupils | 48 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.4% |
| School Capacity | 48 / 91 (53% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
17 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed3
9
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
1 families put this school as their 1st choice (11% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Crowton, Northwich
Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 2RW
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