Sound and District Primary School
Whitchurch Road, Sound, Nantwich, CW5 8AEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sound and District Primary School is a primary school in Nantwich for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 4th of 14 primary schools in Nantwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2024, report published 24 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2024
Pupils, and children in the early years, are happy and enjoy attending this school. They feel well cared for because staff know them well. Pupils referred to the school as being like one big family. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. Pupils of all ages are polite and courteous to staff and one another. They are highly attentive and listen respectfully in lessons. Pupils are proud to show that they are 'sound superstars' by being independent and curious learners. The school has high expectations of pupils' learning. Pupils benefit from a carefully designed curriculum. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. They leave Year 6 ready for the next stage of their education. Pupils enjoy the wide range of clubs on offer. These includes musical theatre, boxing and netball. Pupils are especially proud of the school's sporting achievements. They develop their leadership skills through various roles. These can include being an eco- warrior, as well as a sports or house captain. They make a positive contribution to the life of the school. For example, members of the school council help other pupils to learn how to stay safe online.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not have the information that they need to know what pupils should learn. This hinders pupils from building their learning over time. The school should ensure that the small steps of learning are identified so that teachers can help pupils to know and remember more.
- In a minority of subjects, the activities that pupils complete do not enable them to learn subject content effectively. As a result, some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that the activities chosen to deliver the curriculum help pupils to build a secure body of knowledge.
- Systems for governors to identify any weaknesses in the school are not effective enough. As a result, governors do not offer sufficient challenge to the school to ensure its ongoing improvement. Governors should ensure that systems are further developed so they can gain a sharper insight into the quality of education on offer.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
138 pupils on roll, with places for 133
Schools near Sound and District Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrenbury Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Weaver Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 45% met the expected standard |
| Millfields Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Minshall-Thomas
- Phone
- 01270780270
- Address
- Whitchurch Road, Sound, Nantwich, CW5 8AE
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 111074
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.