Is Marlfields Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 100th of 116 primary schools in Cheshire East. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Marlfields Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 28% of pupils at Marlfields Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Marlfields Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Marlfields Primary School 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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Marlfields Primary School

Waggs Road, Congleton, CW12 4BT

Local ranking100th of 116 primary schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

206

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 28.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 38.0%
Maths (Expected): 41.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 55.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 182
Boys: 90 (51%)
Girls: 87 (49%)
Capacity: 206 (86% full)
SEND: 22.5%
FSM Eligible: 34.4%
EAL: 3.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 9.9%
SEN Support: 12.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.3
Budget per Pupil: £5,646/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
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: 83.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.3%
Mixed Other: 3.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.8%
Asian Indian: 2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi: 2.2%
White Other: 1.6%
White Irish: 0.6%

83.0%

White British

3.3%

Mixed White & Asian

3.3%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01260633120

head@marlfields.cheshire.sch.uk

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Waggs Road

Congleton, North West

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Administrative

URN: 140895
UKPRN: 10046196
Establishment No.: 2170
Trust: CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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