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Delamere CofE Primary Academy

Cheshire West and Chester, CW6 0STPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
92%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#221 of 13,686 nationally

About Delamere CofE Primary Academy

Delamere CofE Primary Academy is a Church of England primary in Cheshire West and Chester that is effectively full, with 179 pupils against a capacity of 182. Its intake is notably less disadvantaged than the local or national picture: just 4.5% of pupils qualify for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 24%. That low FSM figure is consistent with a school that draws from a relatively affluent catchment, and the demand is fierce. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school had 26 places available and received 82 total applications — an oversubscription ratio of 3.15. Of those, 34 families put it as their first preference, and 25 first-preference offers were made. So competition is real, and the school is clearly a first-choice destination for many local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressDelamere Ce Primary Academy, Stoney Lane, Kelsall, Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester, CW6 0ST
HeadteacherJulie Clayton
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Number of Pupils179
Free School Meals (FSM)4.5%
School Capacity179 / 182 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsFootballCricketDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaBook ClubArt Club

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.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:35

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: delamereacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Delamere CofE Primary Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.