How many pupils does Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School have?

Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School has 95 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).

How does Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

15% of pupils at Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School is part of CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School?

Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School is located at School Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RG.

Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School

School Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RG

Good

Inspected 7 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

15%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School

Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Congleton, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 95 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 15% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cheshire East →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 95 / 120 (79%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 March 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.1%

Free school meals

EAL

7.4%

SEN support

15.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

15%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

100

Avg reading score

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.1%

Overall absence

16.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

4.5

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

27.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +6.5 vs 2023/24

3.93

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

£39,578

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,743 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,884

Spend per pupil

£7,295

Income per pupil

66%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: School Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RG
Phone: 01260272528
Head Teacher: Philippa Blythe
Website: https://www.astburyschool.org.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School?: Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Congleton, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School have?: Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School has 95 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).
How does Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 15% of pupils at Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School is part of CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School?: Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School is located at School Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RG.

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