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Lower Peover CofE Primary School

Academy converter · Knutsford · WA16 9PZ

Ages 4–11 · 208 pupils · Cheshire West and Chester

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2024-07-02

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

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

208 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
208
Boys / girls
107 / 101
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
208 / 210 (99%)
Free school meals
8.7%
FSM pupils
18
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 LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
CHESTER DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Sharon Dean

Location

Address
The Cobbles, Lower Peover
Postcode
WA16 9PZ
Town
Knutsford
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
District
Cheshire East
Constituency
Tatton
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 Knutsford, Cheshire West and Chester, 208 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 8.7%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Chester.

Open schools in Knutsford
11
Primary schools in Knutsford
8
Academies among open schools in Knutsford
73% (8)
Open schools in WA16
11
Primary in WA16
8
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.

Compare with theseAll in KnutsfordNear WA16

  • Bexton Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Knutsford · WA16 9DB · Cheshire East

    Ages 2–11

    • KS295%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM5.2%
    • Demand1.18

    2.1 miles away

  • Egerton Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Knutsford · WA16 0EE · Cheshire East

    Ages 2–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM7.6%
    • Demand0.93

    2.8 miles away

  • Peover Superior Endowed Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Knutsford · WA16 8TU · Cheshire East

    Ages 4–11

    • KS2100%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM6.3%
    • Demand1.00

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sharon Dean
Telephone
01625467623
Website
http://www.lower-peover-school.co.uk

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