Cuddington Primary School
Ash Road, Cuddington, Northwich, CW8 2NYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cuddington Primary School is a primary school in Northwich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 16th of 24 primary schools in Northwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2017, report published 31 March 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 April 2023
Pupils, including children in the early years, are happy to be part of 'Team Cuddington'. They trust the staff to care for them and they feel safe. Leaders' high expectations for all pupils are communicated through the school values of 'respect, collaborate, aspire'. Pupils live up to these expectations and they are keen to learn. They are encouraged to 'connect' with each other. Pupils display empathy and kindness in their interactions with each other. Pupils understand that actions have consequences. They enjoy having their positive contributions to the life of the school rewarded and celebrated. They behave well both in school and at playtimes. There are few incidents of bullying. When they do happen, staff deal with them quickly and appropriately. Leaders have high aspirations for the achievement of all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff deliver the ambitious curriculum effectively. This enables pupils, including those with SEND, to achieve well. Parents speak highly of the leaders and teachers in school. They recognise and appreciate the support that they and their children have received from the staff. Pupils take part enthusiastically in competitive sport both in school and against local schools. Older pupils relish taking on positions of responsibility, such as Reception buddies and bicycle monitors.
What the school should improve
- A few subject curriculums are not fully developed. This means that teachers are unclear about what pupils should learn. As a result, pupils' learning is inconsistent. As leaders finalise their curriculum thinking, they should ensure that they clearly identify the essential knowledge that pupils should learn and when it should be taught.
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not use assessment methods consistently well to check what pupils have learned before. As a result, pupils struggle to recall key facts and to build on prior learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers use assessment strategies well to identify gaps in pupils' learning and to address any misconceptions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
190 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Cuddington Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandiway Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Norley Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Whitegate CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Weaverham Forest Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CREATE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Potter
- Phone
- 01270360030
- Address
- Ash Road, Cuddington, Northwich, CW8 2NY
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 146622
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.