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Goostrey Community Primary School

Main Road, Near Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 8PE

Good

Inspected 25 January 2022

Good
Ofsted
86%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
203
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Goostrey Community Primary School

Goostrey Community Primary School is a community school in Near Crewe, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 203 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Cheshire East →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
203 / 210 (97%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
25 January 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

8.1%
Free school meals
1%
EAL
2.5%
SEN support
5.9%
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)

86%
Expected standard (RWM)
14%
Higher standard (RWM)
110
Avg reading score
109
Avg maths score

Attendance

3.6%
Overall absence
7.4%
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.

8.1
Teachers (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
25.1
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24
7.24
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24
£49,382
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,896 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
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.

£6,824
Spend per pupil
£6,625
Income per pupil
41%
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
Main Road, Near Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 8PE
Phone
01270918940
Headteacher
Lyndsey Atkins

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Goostrey Community Primary School?
Goostrey Community Primary School is a community school in Near Crewe, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Goostrey Community Primary School have?
Goostrey Community Primary School has 203 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Goostrey Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Goostrey Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2022).
How does Goostrey Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
86% of pupils at Goostrey Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Goostrey Community Primary School?
Goostrey Community Primary School is located at Main Road, Near Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 8PE.

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