Buglawton Primary School
Buxton Old Road, Congleton, CW12 2ELOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Buglawton Primary School is a primary school in Congleton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 3rd of 9 primary schools in Congleton. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2024, report published 2 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
Pupils enjoy attending this nurturing and welcoming school. They form strong and positive relationships with the staff who care for them. Pupils feel listened to and valued for their individuality. They feel safe and secure. This is seen especially within the early years, where children feel confident to explore activities that support their development. The school sets high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve well in most subjects across the curriculum. Pupils are friendly and well behaved. They conduct themselves well when moving around the school. At breaktimes, pupils enjoy playing games together. Pupils benefit from a wide range of trips and visitors that enhance the curriculum. For example, pupils in key stage 2 visit York to complement their work in history. Pupils also have access to a wide range of after-school clubs. These include crocheting, science and a variety of sports clubs. Older pupils enjoy responsibilities such as 'safety stars', school councillors or play leaders, all of which aim to make the school an even better place to be.
What the school should improve
- Pupils find it difficult to recall their prior learning in a small number of subjects. This is because they have gaps in their knowledge from the previous curriculum. This prevents them from building on their prior learning successfully. The school should ensure that gaps in pupils' learning are identified and addressed quickly and effectively so that pupils benefit fully from the improved curriculum offer.
- In the early years, the quality of some adult interactions is variable. This means that, at times, children's learning and communication are not developed as well as they could be. The school should ensure that staff are equipped to help deepen children's knowledge and improve their learning further.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
202 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Buglawton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havannah Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Daven Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 61% met the expected standard |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 53% met the expected standard |
| Marlfields Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 28% met the expected standard |
| Mossley CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss A Kennerley
- Phone
- 01260633080
- Address
- Buxton Old Road, Congleton, CW12 2EL
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 111033
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.