Eaton Primary School
Lower Lane, Eaton, Tarporley, CW6 9ANOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Eaton Primary School is a primary school in Tarporley for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 22nd of 115 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 21 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 21 November 2023
Pupils flourish at this school. They feel happy in the knowledge that they are cared for and celebrated for their individual qualities. Pupils said that the best part of school is being with their friends and the staff. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of any differences that they may have. The school is dedicated to ensuring that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils enjoy learning and strive to meet the school's high expectations of them. Pupils benefit from a range of opportunities to learn beyond the academic curriculum. For example, they can take part in activities such as knitting, yoga and choir. Pupils enjoy showcasing plays for the school community. From Years 1 to 6, many pupils experience taking part in a residential visit. This helps them develop both their teamwork and independent skills. Pupils are mature and sensible. They move around the school, including the outdoor areas, quietly showing consideration towards others. Year 6 pupils act as role models when taking on the responsibility of being a 'buddy' to children in the Reception class. Pupils throughout the school are friends. They play kindly and cooperatively together at breaktimes.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school does not ensure that pupils have sufficient opportunities to revisit essential learning. This means that, on occasion, some pupils do not transfer this learning to their long-term memory. In these curriculum areas, the school should develop strategies to ensure that pupils deepen their understanding successfully to build up a rich body of knowledge over time.
- Assessment strategies are still being developed in a small number of subjects. This means that teachers sometimes do not have sufficient assessment information to address the gaps in pupils' learning. The school should refine its approaches to checking on pupils' learning to ensure that teachers have the information that they need to help pupils to learn and remember the curriculum well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
175 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Eaton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarporley CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Calveley Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Delamere CofE Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 96% met the expected standard |
| Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SANDSTONE TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lorraine Skellon
- Phone
- 01829732731
- Address
- Lower Lane, Eaton, Tarporley, CW6 9AN
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 147638
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.