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The Dingle Primary School

Cheshire East, CW1 5SDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
82%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
71 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1187 of 13,686 nationally

About The Dingle Primary School

The Dingle Primary School sits within the Cheshire East local authority, a large area with 123 primary schools where it ranks 15th overall. This places it firmly among the top performers in the borough, though it is just outside the very highest tier occupied by Peover Superior Endowed Primary School, Bexton Primary School, and Ashdene Primary School, which take the top three spots. The school is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 4 to 11, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Ben Cox. With 388 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, it is a popular choice for local families. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in 2023, awarded the school an overall rating of Outstanding, a significant upgrade from its previous Good rating in 2012. The inspection report highlighted Outstanding grades for quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management, with early years provision rated Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Dingle, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 5SD
HeadteacherBen Cox
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils388
Free School Meals (FSM)9.3%
School Capacity388 / 420 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomArt StudiosSports HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisDanceAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessArt ClubEco Club

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.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: dingle.cheshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dingle Primary School

The Dingle Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.