Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School, Congleton

In its own words: "Our school's vision is to 'Walk in love as Christ loves you' (Ephesians 5:2) Rooted in the security of love we grow in learning, character and courage to equip us for the great adventure of life. In our Astbury family the first fruits of our character are our values of self-control, peace and kindness."

In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils at Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 31% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Cheshire East and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 57% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School are Marlfields Primary School (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, 76% reading, 41% maths); The Quinta Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 77% reading, 72% maths); Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School (1.2 miles, Requires improvement, 87% reading, 73% maths); and Daven Primary School (1.2 miles, Requires improvement, 83% reading, 78% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School.

Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School is one of 32 schools run by Chester Diocesan Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 49% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 12 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 9 (9.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Congleton Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (outside), 30 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 33 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire East (61).

Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.