Middlewich Primary School

About Middlewich Primary School

Middlewich Primary School was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, with inspectors singling out behaviour and attitudes as Outstanding. That judgement aligns with the school’s strongest academic metric: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year. This is three percentage points above the local authority average of 64% for Cheshire East, placing the school 50th out of 113 primary schools in the area. While the combined figure is solid, the breakdown shows that maths and writing each saw 77% of pupils reach the expected level, and reading followed closely at 75%. The proportion reaching the higher standard in all three subjects was just 2%, though 22% achieved higher in maths and 23% in reading. The school’s average scaled scores of 104 in both reading and maths are exactly in line with the national average, suggesting consistent, if not exceptional, progress across the core subjects.

The Ofsted report from September 2022 gave the school Good marks across the board for quality of education, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The standout Outstanding grade for behaviour and attitudes reflects a school where pupils conduct themselves well and engage positively with learning. The previous inspection in 2011 also rated the school Good overall, so the current rating represents a sustained level of quality rather than a recent improvement. In Cheshire East, only 13 out of 123 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating, meaning Middlewich sits in the solid middle tier of local provision. The school’s ranking score of 67 out of 100 places it in the top 50% nationally, and 746th out of 2,065 primary schools in the North West region. For parents focused on academic outcomes, the data paints a picture of a school that reliably delivers above-average results without the high-stakes pressure of a top-tier performer.

Middlewich Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary for children aged 4 to 11, with 404 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420. It was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 71 applications for 47 places, with 45 first-preference offers made. The school offers a broad range of facilities including a gymnasium, ICT suite, sensory room, and a chapel, and runs clubs such as gardening, science, coding, and chess. Sports include cricket, netball, cross country, rounders, and swimming. The school has a strong SEND offer, with provisions for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, visual impairment, physical disability, and a resourced provision. With 14.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a mixed catchment. It will suit families looking for a well-behaved, inclusive environment with consistent academic standards and a wide extracurricular programme, particularly those who value strong pastoral care and specialist SEND support.

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