Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery
Gadbrook Road, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7JLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery is a primary school in Northwich for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 20th of 24 primary schools in Northwich. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2024, report published 3 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 15 October 2024
Pupils enjoy their learning and achieve well at Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery. This is because the school has high expectations of pupils and gives them the support that they need to be successful. Pupils feel safe and secure as part of the 'school family' because they know that the adults care deeply about their well-being, as well as their academic achievement. Pupils live out the school values of kindness, respect, responsibility, resilience and enthusiasm. They look out for each other and know who they can turn to with any problems. Pupils behave well most of the time. Pupils who need it receive well-considered support from the school to understand their emotions. Pupils learn to understand the impact of their actions on others. When any instances of bullying are reported, the school takes swift action. Pupils say that any concerns they share with the school are taken seriously. Pupils benefit from a wide range of activities beyond the classroom. For example, during regular outdoor learning sessions, they learn to take risks, communicate with others, and solve problems effectively.
What the school should improve
- Developments to some parts of the curriculum are recent. Where this is the case, teachers do not have the same strength in subject knowledge and skills as they do where the curriculum is further embedded. At times, pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that all subjects are taught to the same standard as the most embedded.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
51 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
371 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Road Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Leftwich Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kingsmead Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Ross
- Phone
- 01606535040
- Address
- Gadbrook Road, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7JL
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 139379
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.