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Weaver Primary School

Weaver Primary School

Cheshire East, CW5 7AJPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

99%

Capacity

209

Pupils

2.8x

Demand

About Weaver Primary School

Weaver Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 211 places).

Ofsted has rated Weaver Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Charlotte Johnson, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4894th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 48th out of 113 in Cheshire East.

Weaver Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 30 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Weaver Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Athletics, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, Weaver 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWestern Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 7AJ
HeadteacherCharlotte Johnson
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils209
Free School Meals (FSM)5.3%
School Capacity209 / 211 (99% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (30 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)

4894th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

711th of 2,065

In North West

Top 50%

48th of 113

In Cheshire East

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

68%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 110
Expected:96%
Higher:50%
Writing
Expected:75%
Higher:4%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:86%
Higher:36%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -8%

'22/23

76%

'23/24

68%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketRoundersAthleticsFootballNetballCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

83

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

24 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Weaver Primary School

Weaver Primary School 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

01270626335www.weaver.cheshire.sch.uk/

Western Avenue, Nantwich

Cheshire East, CW5 7AJ

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Western Avenue, Nantwich

Cheshire East, CW5 7AJ

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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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