Located in Congleton, The Quinta Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 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.

The Quinta Primary School currently has around 481 pupils on roll, which is about 115% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.3% boys and 45.7% girls. Around 9.2% 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 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Ullswater Road, Congleton, CW12 4LX
Website: www.thequinta.cheshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01260221640
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cheshire East
Headteacher / Principal: Mr William Sharpe
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 140501

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 16/05/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 481
Number of Boys: 261
Number of Girls: 220

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 5.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British89.00%428
Other White2.90%14
White and Black African1.90%9
African1.70%8
White and Asian1.70%8
Other Mixed1.20%6
White and Black Caribbean0.60%3
Other Asian0.20%1
Caribbean0.20%1
Chinese0.20%1
Indian0.20%1
Bangladeshi0.20%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Above Average (2.7)
Writing: Above Average (2.4)
Maths: Above Average (2.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
77%
Town average
67%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
13%
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
107.0
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
The Quinta Primary School
Ullswater Road , CW12 4LX
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Quinta Primary School
Ullswater Road , CW12 4LX
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Black Firs Primary School
Longdown Road , CW12 4QJ
- not rated 847 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Black Firs Primary School
Longdown Road , CW12 4QJ
3out of 4 847 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Congleton St James CofE Primary School
Astbury Street , CW12 4EF
- not rated 1,376 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Westlands High School
Holmes Chapel Road , CW12 4NH
- not rated 487 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Congleton High School
Box Lane , CW12 4NS
3out of 4 630 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Heathfield Community High School
Box Lane , CW12 4NS
- not rated 630 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Congleton High School
Box Lane , CW12 4NS
- not rated 630 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dane Valley High School
Jackson Road , CW12 1NT
- not rated 2,878 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aidenswood School
48 Parson Street , CW12 4ED
- not rated 1,229 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Cheshire Alterntive Provision School
Unit 1 & 2 , Ground Floor CW12 1EH
- not rated 2,323 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Esland Daven School
Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill, Havannah Street , CW12 2AH
- not rated 2,903 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Opal Education
Unit 12, Holland Business Park , Riverdane Road CW12 1PN
- not rated 3,007 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 3,012 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.