The Dingle Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

The Dingle, Haslington, Crewe, CW1 5SDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Dingle Primary School is a primary school in Crewe for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 6th of 26 primary schools in Crewe. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 September 2023, report published 9 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 September 2023

Pupils flourish at this exceptional school. This is a place where they feel happy and safe. Pupils are very proud of their school, including the wider opportunities that it offers. The school motto of 'learning, laughter and friendship' is evident in what pupils say and do. Pupils meet the school's high expectations for their achievement. This is especially the case for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), many of whom achieve exceptionally well. Pupils benefit from the impressive, high-quality experiences that enhance their personal development. They are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils have a thirst for knowledge and relish learning new concepts. Their behaviour is excellent. Playtimes are harmonious. In the early years, children settle quickly into the rules and routines of the school. Older pupils act as superb role models. They enjoy their many leadership roles, which they take seriously. These include reading ambassadors, monitors, members of the school council and eco-council. Pupils help one another. They described their school as a family where everyone cares about each other. Relationships between pupils and adults are very respectful. Pupils trust that the school will help them to deal with any worries that they may have.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

46 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%

65%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths9%

9%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

403 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals11.4%

11.4%, 15.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.5%

3.5%, 18.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.9%

11.9%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Dingle Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Haslington Primary Academy0.6 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Hungerford Primary Academy1 mileOfsted judgements: Good55% met the expected standard
Monks Coppenhall Academy2 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
Brierley Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard
Wheelock Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Samantha Busigny
Address
The Dingle, Haslington, Crewe, CW1 5SD
Local authority
Cheshire East
URN
111080

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.