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Acton Church of England Primary Academy

Academy converter · Nantwich · CW5 8LG

Ages 4–11 · 195 pupils · Cheshire East

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

84%

Overall absence

5.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-10-10

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)84%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
108.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
103.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.4%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
4.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
157

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill110%

195 pupils · 178 places

Pupils on roll
195
Boys / girls
106 / 89
School capacity
178
Capacity fill
195 / 178 (110%)
Free school meals
10.8%
FSM pupils
21
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Chester
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
Academy trust
NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
Sponsor
North West Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mr Chris Priddey

Location

Address
Chester Road, Acton
Postcode
CW5 8LG
Town
Nantwich
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire East
District
Cheshire East
Constituency
Chester South and Eddisbury
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Nantwich, Cheshire East, 195 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 10.8%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Chester.

Open schools in Nantwich
18
Primary schools in Nantwich
15
Academies among open schools in Nantwich
61% (11)
Open schools in CW5
17
Primary in CW5
14
Open schools in Cheshire East LA
180
Primary in Cheshire East LA
124

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Millfields Primary Academy

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    • Absence6.2%

    1.0 miles away

  • Nantwich Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    • KS233%
    • Absence4.6%

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  • Highfields Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    • KS253%
    • Absence4.3%

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  • Weaver Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    • KS276%
    • Absence4.1%

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  • Pear Tree Primary School

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    • KS278%
    • Absence5.1%

    2.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Chris Priddey
Telephone
01270918350
Website
www.actonceacademy.org.uk

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