Norley Church of England Primary School
95%
Capacity
100
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Norley Church of England Primary School
Norley Church of England 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 100 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Norley Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Kelly, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.
Norley Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 11 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Norley Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Football, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Drama, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, Norley Church of England 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 | Hough Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester, WA6 8JZ |
| Headteacher | Helen Kelly |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Number of Pupils | 100 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.0% |
| School Capacity | 100 / 105 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Oct 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hough Lane, Frodsham
Cheshire West and Chester, WA6 8JZ
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