Frodsham CofE Primary School

About Frodsham CofE Primary School

Frodsham CofE Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in 2020, with the school's ungraded inspection in early 2025 confirming that standards have been maintained. The most telling academic metric comes from Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year, where 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits below the local authority average of 61%, placing the school 75th out of 128 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Where the school does shine is in reading, with 86% of pupils reaching the expected standard and an average scaled score of 109, well above the national benchmark of 100. In maths, 66% met expectations with an average score of 105, while writing saw 83% achieve the expected level. The proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard across all three subjects was just 3%, though 45% hit that higher bar in reading alone.

Ofsted's breakdown reveals real strengths in behaviour and personal development, both rated Outstanding. Inspectors found that pupils' personal development is excellent, and behaviour and attitudes are a clear asset — a view echoed by parents, 98% of whom would recommend the school. In the Parent View survey, 99% of respondents agreed that their child is happy, and 98% felt their child is safe. The school's leadership and management, quality of education, and early years provision are all rated Good. With 225 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 admissions, there were 64 applications for 31 places, with 29 of those going to first-preference families. The school has a Church of England character and is led by headteacher Lucy Kirby.

Facilities include playing fields, a sports hall, an outdoor playground, an ICT suite and a chapel, with clubs ranging from Eco Club and Gardening to Book Club, Film Club and Science Club. Sports on offer include cross country, netball, dance, gymnastics, football and athletics. The school provides nursery provision for children from age two and has a range of SEND provisions covering specific learning difficulties, severe learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. Just 4.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the national average. This is a school that suits families who prioritise a strong community feel, excellent behaviour and personal development, and who are comfortable with academic outcomes that sit around the middle of the local authority rankings.

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