Is Byley Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 24 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 69th of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Byley Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at Byley Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Byley Primary School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Byley Primary School and Nursery starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Byley Primary School and Nursery

Moss Lane, Byley, Middlewich, CW10 9NG

Local ranking69th of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 January 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 15

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 91
Boys: 40 (45%)
Girls: 48 (55%)
Capacity: 105 (84% full)
SEND: 18.7%
FSM Eligible: 11.3%
EAL: 1.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.2%
SEN Support: 16.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.2
Budget per Pupil: £8,291/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 94.5%
White Other: 1.1%
White Traveller: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Other: 1.1%

94.5%

White British

1.1%

White Other

1.1%

White Traveller

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01606832519

head@byley.cheshire.sch.uk

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Moss Lane

Middlewich, North West

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Administrative

URN: 111055
UKPRN: 10068876
Establishment No.: 2189

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