Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School, based in Nantwich, provides primary education, 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 has a church of england religious character.

Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School currently has around 231 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55% boys and 45% girls. Around 2.2% 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 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.2%).

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

School Information

Address: Broad Lane, Nantwich, CW5 7QL
Website: www.stapeleybl.cheshire.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01270906124
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cheshire East
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jennifer Holden
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 139539

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 07/01/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 231
Number of Boys: 127
Number of Girls: 104

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British92.20%213
Other White2.60%6
White and Black Caribbean1.30%3
Other Mixed0.90%2
White and Asian0.90%2
Indian0.90%2
White and Black African0.90%2
Pakistani0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%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: Average (0.6)
Writing: Well Below Average (-3.1)
Maths: Average (-0.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
53%
Town average
64%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
3%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
105.8
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
103.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School
Broad Lane , Stapeley CW5 7QL
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School
Broad Lane , Stapeley CW5 7QL
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Pear Tree Primary School
Pear Tree Field , Stapeley CW5 7GZ
- not rated 1,203 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Pear Tree Primary School
Pear Tree Field , Stapeley CW5 7GZ
3out of 4 1,203 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Weaver Primary School
Western Avenue , CW5 7AJ
3out of 4 1,221 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brine Leas School
Audlem Road , CW5 7DY
3out of 4 1,139 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brine Leas High School
Audlem Road , CW5 7DY
- not rated 1,139 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Welsh Row , CW5 5HD
- not rated 3,248 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Welsh Row , CW5 5HD
3out of 4 3,248 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oak House / Redsands
251 Crewe Road , Willaston CW5 6NE
- not rated 2,556 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.