Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School
About Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School
Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 44 applications for just 16 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.75. Of those applicants, 17 put it down as their first preference, and all 16 places went to first-preference families. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, and it's backed up by the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, which rated it Good overall. Leadership and management were singled out as Outstanding, which is a strong signal for parents who care about how the school is run. The school is a Church of England primary with a nursery provision, and it serves children from age 3 to 11. With just 121 pupils on roll against a capacity of 101, it's operating slightly above its official capacity, which may reflect that popularity.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2022Latest monitoring visit (19 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:15
Source: tilston.cheshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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