Mossley CofE Primary School
Boundary Lane, Congleton, CW12 3JAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mossley CofE 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 2nd of 9 primary schools in Congleton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 September 2019, report published 14 October 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils are happy and proud to be a part of the Mossley 'family'. They are polite and respectful towards each other, staff and visitors. Pupils take on responsibilities such as school councillors, digital leaders and subject ambassadors. These pupils extend the learning of others beyond the classroom by setting competitions in art and science. The school has high aspirations for pupils' achievement. Pupils and staff alike share and demonstrate the school's motto to 'live out your best life'. Pupils enjoy learning and they are keen to share all that they know and can do. They take pride in the work that they produce and recognise the importance of trying their best. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. There are many opportunities for pupils to broaden their horizons. Pupils enjoy trips abroad or to the theatre. The annual 'MossFest' on the school field is a joy for pupils and staff alike. Enrichment activities in sport, music and art develop pupils' talents and interests. Pupils contribute to the local community through singing at the local care home or entering the 'Congleton in Bloom' wheelbarrow competition. Pupils have a voice, and they are keen to make a difference to their school and community.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, some of the activities provided for pupils in the younger years do not deepen their learning. As a result, some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers have the knowledge that they need to design activities that connect learning and help pupils to build up a deep body of knowledge.
- Teachers do not build pupils' foundational skills in writing as well as they could. This means that pupils do not communicate consistently well in writing across the curriculum. The school should ensure that pupils get sufficient opportunities to practise their transcription skills, such as spelling and handwriting, until they are fluent.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
63 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
413 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Mossley CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daven Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | 61% met the expected standard |
| Buglawton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Marlfields Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 28% met the expected standard |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 53% met the expected standard |
| Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 15% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE MOSSLEY ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Harrison
- Phone
- 01260272451
- Address
- Boundary Lane, Congleton, CW12 3JA
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 141152
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.