St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School
95%
Capacity
100
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School
St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 100 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise McDonough, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12465th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 108th out of 113 in Cheshire East.
St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 10 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School include Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Athletics, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Eco Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, St Oswald's Worleston CofE 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6DP |
| Headteacher | Louise McDonough |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 100 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.0% |
| School Capacity | 100 / 105 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12465th of 13,686
Nationally
1848th of 2,065
In North West
108th of 113
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
40%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
28
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Road, Nantwich
Cheshire East, CW5 6DP
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