St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hollow Lane, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 7HP |
| Headteacher | Sue Machin |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.1% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 250 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Jan 2025): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 7 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
88 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
51
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
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.
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Contact Information
Hollow Lane, Leek
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 7HP
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