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Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery

Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 7JLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
#9,148
of 13,686 nationally

About Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery

Parents considering Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery will find a school that families clearly rate highly. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 85% of respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's a strong signal, and it's backed up by the numbers on the ground: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 72 applications for 48 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.5. Every one of those 48 first-preference applicants got a place, which suggests that while the school is popular, it's not impossibly competitive to get into. The survey also shows that 89% of parents feel their child is happy at the school (combining 'strongly agree' and 'agree'), and 91% feel their child is safe. However, it's worth noting that a quarter of parents disagreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 23% disagreed that concerns are dealt with properly, so communication is an area where some families see room for improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGadbrook Road, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 7JL
HeadteacherAndrew Ross
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Number of Pupils383
Free School Meals (FSM)28.0%
School Capacity383 / 420 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 66 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

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

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallSensory RoomArt StudiosForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsFootballRoundersCricketAthleticsSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningBook ClubChessFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.