Wrenbury Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Nantwich Road, Wrenbury, Nantwich, CW5 8ENOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Wrenbury 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 13th of 14 primary schools in Nantwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 January 2018, report published 6 March 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 January 2023

Pupils are proud to belong to a school where everyone matters. They are exceptionally well cared for. Pupils enjoy their weekly well-being lunches. They learn how to keep mentally and emotionally healthy. Pupils know that leaders and staff will support them if they have any concerns. Leaders deal with any rare incidents of bullying swiftly and effectively. Pupils, including children in early years, are happy and safe in school. Pupils value the many different experiences available to them. For example, pupils relish opportunities to represent their classmates through their various positions of responsibility. They enjoy acting as news leaders. Pupils carry out these roles enthusiastically. They know that leaders value their opinions and listen to their ideas. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are fully involved in school life. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour. Pupils take great pride in their work and typically behave well. Their individual needs are understood and well supported by staff. Pupils make strong connections between different aspects of their learning. This helps them to achieve well. Children in early years are well prepared for their next stage of education. Parents and carers who shared their views with inspectors were overwhelmingly positive about the school. They would readily recommend it to others.

What the school should improve

  • Occasionally, some teachers do not follow leaders' intended curriculum closely enough. This means that pupils in the same year group learn slightly different curriculum content, depending on which mixed-aged class they are in. Pupils' recall is varied as a result. Leaders should ensure that teachers deliver the intended curriculum consistently well across the mixed-age classes.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

20 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths60%

60%, 2 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 score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

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

134 pupils on roll, with places for 160

Eligible for free school meals29.1%

29.1%, 2.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3%

3%, 18.6 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 plan5.2%

5.2%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wrenbury Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Sound and District Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good74% met the expected standard
Millfields Primary Academy4 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
Weaver Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Acton Church of England Primary Academy4 milesOfsted: Good84% met the expected standard
St Anne's Catholic Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good61% 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 Rebecca Charlesworth
Address
Nantwich Road, Wrenbury, Nantwich, CW5 8EN
Local authority
Cheshire East
URN
111078

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.