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St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton

St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton

Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 7HPPrimary School·Ages 3-9
Goodby Ofsted

83%

Capacity

208

Pupils

1.3x

Demand

About St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton

St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Staffordshire Moorlands community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 250 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sue Machin, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.

St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 39 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.

St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% recommending the school (88 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton include ICT Suite, Library, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Athletics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir, Film Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Staffordshire Moorlands, St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHollow Lane, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 7HP
HeadteacherSue Machin
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils208
Free School Meals (FSM)2.1%
School Capacity208 / 250 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Jan 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (29 Jan 2025): Improved significantly

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Ofsted Parent View

88 responses

Would Recommend This School

95%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
11%
Concerns dealt with
60%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeHigh expectationsChild does wellProgress updatesClubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

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

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteLibraryForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceFootballAthleticsNetballCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoirFilm ClubChess

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

39

Applications

51

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

37 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton

St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01538714840www.stedwardscheddleton.co.uk

Hollow Lane, Leek

Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 7HP

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Hollow Lane, Leek

Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 7HP

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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