Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding

Broad Lane, Stapeley, Nantwich, CW5 7QLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Stapeley Broad Lane CofE 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 12th of 14 primary schools in Nantwich. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 January 2025, report published 28 January 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

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 7 January 2025

Pupils are very proud to attend this school. They know the importance of being 'ready, respectful, kind and safe'. This is the 'Stapeley Way', which guides the exceptional manner in which pupils conduct themselves in all that they do. Pupils happily greet visitors. They are extremely polite and courteous to staff and one another. The school has high expectations of pupils. This includes for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). In turn, pupils achieve well and they are prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. In lessons, they are highly attentive when listening to their teachers. Pupils try their best and take great pride in their work. They listen carefully to one another. This includes when other pupils share ideas that are different to their own. Pupils accept and celebrate the things that make them the same and different. Pupils benefit from a wide range of leadership opportunities. Members of the school council enjoy organising special events. The school listens to, and acts upon, its suggestions, for example holding events to raise money for charity. Members of the friendship council help younger pupils to play games at breaktime. These roles help pupils to develop confidence and a strong moral compass.

What the school should improve

  • In a small number of subjects, including in the early years, the essential learning is not as clearly defined as it is in other areas of the curriculum. At times, this limits how well some pupils learn in these subjects. The school should ensure that all subject curriculums identify the key knowledge and skills that pupils need to improve their learning.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

33 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths45%

45%, 17 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

232 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals2.6%

2.6%, 23.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.7%

4.7%, 16.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.8%

13.8%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Pear Tree Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Weaver Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
St Anne's Catholic Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
Nantwich Primary Academy2 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
Willaston Primary Academy2 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE CORNOVII TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer Holden
Address
Broad Lane, Stapeley, Nantwich, CW5 7QL
Local authority
Cheshire East
URN
139539

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.