Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School

About Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School

Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School sits below the local authority average for its key stage 2 headline measure, with 50% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against a Cheshire East average of 64%. That gap of 14 percentage points places the school in the bottom half of primary schools in the authority, ranked 94th out of 123. The picture is more mixed when you look at individual subjects: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in both reading and maths, which is closer to the LA norm, but writing lagged behind at 57%. At the higher standard, just 7% of pupils achieved the top tier in reading, writing and maths combined, though 21% did so in maths and reading individually. The school’s average scaled scores of 105 in both reading and maths are solidly in line with national expectations, suggesting that while the proportion reaching the expected threshold is below average, those who do get there are performing at a decent level.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in November 2021, confirmed it remains Good overall, a rating it has held consistently since at least 2012. The graded inspection from May 2012 awarded Good for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and early years provision, though the early years grade was a 2 (Good) at that point. The 2021 inspection did not re-grade individual categories but noted the school continues to provide a good standard of education. With 205 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, the school is not full, yet it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 50 applications for 30 places and making 28 offers to first-preference families. That oversubscription ratio of 1.67 suggests a solid local reputation, even if the headline results don’t match the LA average.

Facilities are generous for a primary of this size, including a library, gymnasium, sports hall, playing fields, ICT suite, sensory room and even a chapel, reflecting its Church of England foundation. The school offers a nursery provision for children from age two and has a range of clubs from gardening to film club, plus sports including football, netball, cricket and swimming. SEND support covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. For families who prioritise a church school with strong facilities and a community feel over top-tier academic results, Wybunbury Delves is a solid option, particularly for those living close enough to secure a place in a competitive admissions round.

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