Kelsall Primary and Nursery School
Kelsall Primary and Nursery School, Flat Lane, Kelsall, Tarporley, CW6 0PUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kelsall Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Tarporley for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 34th of 115 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 February 2024, report published 19 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 February 2024
The shared vision that 'no one is left behind' underpins the amazing experience that pupils have at this highly successful school. Pupils have a thirst for learning and strive to meet the high expectations that staff have of them. Pupils achieve exceptionally well across a broad range of subjects. They leave Year 6 very well prepared for their next steps, both academically and in terms of their excellent understanding of the world around them. The school encourages pupils to speak up for what they know is right. Starting in the early years, children learn how to do this in a safe and supportive environment. Pupils develop the self-belief and resilience that they need to learn from setbacks. They encourage others to do the same. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. This is because they learn to understand the impact of their actions on others. Pupils relish being part of the 'Kelsall Crew' and do all that they can to make the school a happy and safe place to learn. Pupils enjoy a vast range of extra-curricular experiences. The school goes to great lengths to find out about and support pupils' talents and interests. All pupils have responsibilities and fulfil their roles with pride. Pupils spoke with tremendous enthusiasm about their determination to make the school the best that it can be.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
251 pupils on roll, with places for 263
Schools near Kelsall Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Hayes Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Delamere CofE Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 96% met the expected standard |
| Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Tarvin Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Barrow CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to strong standard | 33% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EXPEDITIONS SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah White
- Phone
- 01829752811
- Address
- Kelsall Primary and Nursery School, Flat Lane, Kelsall, Tarporley, CW6 0PU
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 138742
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.