Best 3 Primary schools in Nantwich – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School (Primary) in Nantwich; Sound and District Primary School (Primary) in Nantwich; Acton Church of England Primary Academy (Primary) in Nantwich — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School, Sound and District Primary School and Acton Church of England Primary Academy. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Nantwich, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School), published Feb 2015. The lowest is 2 (Sound and District Primary School), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Sound and District Primary School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–5–10%; all within the North West Academies Trust Limited trust.

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Attribute	Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School CW5 7QL	Sound and District Primary School CW5 8AE	Acton Church of England Primary Academy CW5 8LG
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Nantwich Cheshire CW5 7QL	Nantwich Cheshire CW5 8AE	Nantwich Cheshire CW5 8LG
Latest Ofsted	1 6 Feb 2015	2 24 Apr 2024	2 22 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	133	178
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Cheshire East (895)	Cheshire East (895)	North West Academies Trust Limited
Website	www.stapeleybl.cheshire.sch.uk	www.soundprimary.co.uk	www.actonceacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01270906124	01270780270	01270918350
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School

CW5 7QL

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 7QL
Ofsted: 1 6 Feb 2015
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cheshire East (895)
Website: www.stapeleybl.cheshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01270906124

Sound and District Primary School

CW5 8AE

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 8AE
Ofsted: 2 24 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cheshire East (895)
Website: www.soundprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01270780270

Acton Church of England Primary Academy

CW5 8LG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 8LG
Ofsted: 2 22 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North West Academies Trust Limited
Website: www.actonceacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01270918350

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.