Brereton CofE Primary School, Sandbach
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school really stands out for its warm, inclusive approach where every child feels valued and supported. The school goes beyond academics to develop confident, resilient young people through outdoor learning, residential trips and meaningful leadership roles. Disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs receive excellent support, resulting in impressive attendance improvements and strong achievement.
Key Strengths
- Excellent inclusion and support for pupils with additional needs through the 'kabin' - a safe, nurturing space with skilled staff
- Strong personal development programme including outdoor learning and residential trips that build resilience and independence
- Effective action to improve attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, now above national averages
- Well-designed curriculum with strong foundations in phonics and reading from early years
- Leaders ensure disadvantaged pupils achieve higher outcomes in reading and maths than national comparisons
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle with writing and staff occasionally miss opportunities to correct written errors that would help pupils show their full understanding
- Occasionally, younger pupils become disengaged when activities are not well matched to their abilities
- In some subjects and classes, tasks do not consistently deepen pupils' knowledge and skills at the right pace
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor learning sessions, residential trips, leadership roles and responsibilities
Brereton CofE Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school where every pupil is supported to succeed and thrive. Leaders have created a positive culture focused on developing the whole child with high expectations for all.
At a Glance
12.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 86% to 77%. Maths has improved from 71% to 81%. Writing has improved from 46% to 73%.
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
202 pupils
210 capacity
8 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sandbach
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sandbach
Admissions Demand - Cheshire East
Places available
4,553
Applications
3,886
Got 1st preference
93.6%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Cheshire East (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.42003%
Overall absence
11.11111%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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