Havannah Primary School is a primary school in Congleton, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Havannah Primary School currently has around 230 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.2% boys and 44.8% girls. Around 21.2% 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 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Malhamdale Road, Congleton, CW12 2DF
Website: www.havannah.cheshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01260542182
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cheshire East
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Stefanie Williams
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 111044

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 236
Number of Pupils: 230
Number of Boys: 127
Number of Girls: 103

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British90.00%207
Other White4.80%11
White and Black African1.70%4
White and Black Caribbean1.30%3
Unclassified0.90%2
White and Asian0.40%1
Other Mixed0.40%1
Other Asian0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (3.0)
Writing: Average (-1.5)
Maths: Well Above Average (5.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
67%
Town average
67%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
106.5
Local authority average
106.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
105.2
Local authority average
104.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Havannah Primary School
Malhamdale Road , CW12 2DF
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Buglawton Primary School
Buxton Old Road , CW12 2EL
- not rated 825 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT
- not rated 2,035 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT
2out of 4 2,035 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Daven Primary School
New Street , CW12 3AH
2out of 4 2,135 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eaton Bank School
Jackson Road , CW12 1NT
- not rated 572 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Eaton Bank Academy
Jackson Road , CW12 1NT
- not rated 572 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Dane Valley High School
Jackson Road , CW12 1NT
- not rated 791 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Westlands High School
Holmes Chapel Road , CW12 4NH
- not rated 3,203 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Opal Education
Unit 12, Holland Business Park , Riverdane Road CW12 1PN
- not rated 812 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Esland Congleton School
Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill , Havannah Street CW12 2AH
- not rated 846 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Esland Daven School
Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill, Havannah Street , CW12 2AH
- not rated 974 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lambs House School
Buxton Road , Buglawton CW12 2DT
- not rated 1,003 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Buglawton Hall School
Buxton Road , CW12 3PQ
- not rated 1,598 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.