Childer Thornton Primary School is a primary school in Ellesmere Port, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Childer Thornton Primary School currently has around 242 pupils on roll, which is about 115% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 8.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | New School Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1QY |
| Website: | http://www.childerthorntonprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 01512944737 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Hannah Yarranton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144529 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 242 |
| Number of Boys: | 129 |
| Number of Girls: | 113 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.70% | 222 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childer Thornton Primary School New School Lane , Childer Thornton CH66 1QY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childer Thornton Primary School New School Lane , Childer Thornton CH66 1QY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossmore School Red Lion Lane , Little Sutton CH66 1HF | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Sutton C of E Primary School Berwick Road , Little Sutton CH66 4PP | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Sutton C of E Primary School Berwick Road , Little Sutton CH66 4PP | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port Specialist School of Performing Arts Woodchurch Lane , CH66 3NG | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wirral High School Plymyard Avenue , Eastham CH62 8EH | 3out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wirral High School Plymyard Avenue , Eastham CH62 8EH | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowthorns Day/Residential Special School -Autism and Asperger's School Lane , Childer Thornton CH66 5PL | - not rated | 674 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyndale School Lyndale Avenue , Eastham CH62 8DE | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.