Is Brereton CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 19 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 33rd of 116 primary schools in Cheshire East. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Brereton CofE Primary School's SATs results?

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

How do I apply for a place at Brereton CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Brereton CofE 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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Brereton CofE Primary School

School Lane, Brereton Green, Sandbach, CW11 1RN

Local ranking33rd of 116 primary schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 May 2026. Figures last updated 17 August 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 19 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 62.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 77.0%
Writing (Expected): 73.0%
Maths (Expected): 81.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 26

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 202
Boys: 98 (49%)
Girls: 104 (51%)
Capacity: 210 (96% full)
SEND: 13.4%
FSM Eligible: 10.4%
EAL: 3.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.5%
SEN Support: 8.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,020/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.4%
White Other: 3.0%
Asian Chinese: 1.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.5%
Mixed Other: 0.5%
Asian Other: 0.5%
Other: 0.5%

92.4%

White British

3.0%

White Other

1.5%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01270918931

admin@breretonprimary.org.uk

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School Lane

Sandbach, North West

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Administrative

URN: 144832
UKPRN: 10064856
Establishment No.: 3527
Trust: CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST

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