Acton Church of England Primary Academy
Chester Road, Acton, Nantwich, CW5 8LGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Acton Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Nantwich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 1st of 14 primary schools in Nantwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 October 2023, report published 22 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 October 2023
Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school each day. The school is a haven of calm. Pupils learn free from distraction. They enjoy playtimes with their friends. Pupils are extremely well mannered. They are highly respectful to one another and to the adults that they meet. The school has high expectations for its pupils. Pupils overwhelmingly rise to meet these aspirations. This includes those children in the Reception Year who cooperate with one another and care for each other very well. The behaviour of pupils in Acton Church of England Academy is exemplary. Pupils take pride in their learning and, typically, they achieve well. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils soak up the fun every day. They are proud of their work, which is displayed prominently around the corridors and walls. Pupils strive to do well at school and they told inspectors that learning opens doors to an exciting future. Pupils enjoy the array of sporting opportunities on offer to them. They take part in extra activities and tournaments, such as water-polo, boxing and badminton. These clubs promote a high level of physical activity among pupils. The school's clubs and activities inspire them to find a sport that is right for them. They help to foster a life- long love of fitness in many pupils.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders and teachers do not have all the knowledge that they require to deliver the new curriculums as intended. On occasion, this hinders the depth to which some pupils learn new information. The school should ensure that leaders and staff have the ongoing training required to deliver the curriculum to the highest standard.
- From time to time, teachers do not provide enough opportunities for pupils to revisit essential knowledge, skills and vocabulary. Sometimes, this prevents some pupils from having sufficiently secure foundations on which to build new learning. The school should support teachers to deliver the curriculum so that pupils are consistently well prepared for subsequent learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
195 pupils on roll, with places for 178
Schools near Acton Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbourne Academy | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Millfields Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Nantwich Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Highfields Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Priddey
- Phone
- 01270918350
- Address
- Chester Road, Acton, Nantwich, CW5 8LG
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 143159
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.