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Hartford Primary School

Academy converter · Northwich · CW8 1NA

Ages 4–11 · 396 pupils · Cheshire West and Chester

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

4.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2021-11-30

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

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence4.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)7.8%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
3.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.3%
Enrolments in measure
372

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

396 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
396
Boys / girls
200 / 196
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
396 / 420 (94%)
Free school meals
6.6%
FSM pupils
26
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

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CREATE LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
CREATE LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Lindsay Cade

Location

Address
Riddings Lane, Hartford
Postcode
CW8 1NA
Town
Northwich
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
District
Cheshire West and Chester
Constituency
Mid Cheshire
Urban/rural
Urban: 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 Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, 396 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 6.6%.

Open schools in Northwich
43
Primary schools in Northwich
27
Academies among open schools in Northwich
44% (19)
Open schools in CW8
24
Primary in CW8
14
Open schools in Cheshire West and Chester LA
184
Primary in Cheshire West and Chester LA
131

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 Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

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    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Northwich · CW8 1JW · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 5–11

    • KS288%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM10.5%

    0.9 miles away

  • Kingsmead Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Northwich · CW9 8WA · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM6.8%

    1.0 miles away

  • Charles Darwin Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

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    Northwich · CW8 1BN · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM24.8%

    1.3 miles away

  • Davenham CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Northwich · CW9 8JW · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • FSM5.6%

    1.5 miles away

  • Weaverham Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Northwich · CW8 3BD · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM35.4%

    1.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lindsay Cade
Telephone
0160674164
Website
www.hartfordprimaryschool.com

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