Delamere CofE Primary Academy, Tarporley

In its own words: "At Delamere CE Primary Academy, this biblical vision is at the heart of all that we do. It shapes our decisions, guides our relationships and underpins our commitment to every child and family within our school community. We believe that every child is uniquely created, deeply valued and full of God-given potential."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to The Delamere C of E Primary Academy, a thriving church school set in the heart of rural Cheshire. At Delamere, we are incredibly proud of our warm, nurturing community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish."

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Delamere CofE Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 74% in Cheshire West and Chester and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (100% in reading, 96% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Delamere CofE Primary Academy as their first choice and 93 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. That is 1.7 first choices for every place. 18 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Delamere CofE Primary Academy are Kelsall Primary and Nursery School (1.9 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 77% maths); Norley Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles, 93% reading, 73% maths); Ashton Hayes Primary School (3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 63% maths); and Cuddington Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 88% reading, 81% maths).

Delamere CofE Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Delamere CofE Primary Academy is one of 14 schools run by North West Academies Trust Limited, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

3.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (92%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 19 pupils (10.7%) received SEN support and 5 (2.8%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Delamere CofE Primary Academy had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Delamere Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (near), 20 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, public order offences and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71).

Delamere CofE Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.