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Brereton CofE Primary School

Academy converter · Sandbach · CW11 1RN

Ages 4–11 · 202 pupils · Cheshire East

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

63%

Overall absence

6.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-19

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

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)63%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence6.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.9%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
5.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.7%
Enrolments in measure
181

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 fill96%

202 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
202
Boys / girls
98 / 104
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
202 / 210 (96%)
Free school meals
12.4%
FSM pupils
25
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: CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Diocese of Chester
Headteacher
Mrs Natasha Wood

Location

Address
School Lane, Brereton Green
Postcode
CW11 1RN
Town
Sandbach
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire East
District
Cheshire East
Constituency
Congleton
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 Sandbach, Cheshire East, 202 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 12.4%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Chester.

Open schools in Sandbach
13
Primary schools in Sandbach
9
Academies among open schools in Sandbach
69% (9)
Open schools in CW11
13
Primary in CW11
9
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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  • St John's CofE Academy

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    • FSM18.8%

    2.1 miles away

  • Offley Primary Academy

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    • KS245%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM10.6%

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  • Hermitage Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • KS281%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM6.8%

    2.2 miles away

  • Holmes Chapel Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM6.5%

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  • Sandbach Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM38.5%

    2.7 miles away

  • Elworth Hall Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM8.7%

    2.7 miles away

  • Elworth CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Sandbach · CW11 3HU · Cheshire East

    Ages 4–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM10.9%

    2.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Natasha Wood
Telephone
01270918931
Website
www.breretonprimaryschool.org.uk

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