Kelsall Primary and Nursery School, Tarporley

In its own words: "A place where a love for learning is nurtured , creativity flourishes and every child is known and valued. Come and see what makes Kelsall special - book your Reception 20207 school tour today."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Kelsall Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% 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 fell from 94% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Kelsall Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 81 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Kelsall Primary and Nursery School are Ashton Hayes Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 69% reading, 63% maths); Delamere CofE Primary Academy (1.9 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School (2 miles, Requires improvement, 92% reading, 77% maths); and Tarvin Primary School (2.3 miles, 85% reading, 88% maths).

Kelsall Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Kelsall Primary and Nursery School is one of 13 schools run by Expedition Schools, an academy trust.

6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 12 pupils (4.8%) received SEN support and 4 (1.6%) 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 Mouldsworth Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Street (n-bound), 340 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71).

In 2024/25, Kelsall Primary and Nursery School issued 5 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.