Moulton School, Northwich

Ofsted's report card from its 22 September 2026 inspection grades Moulton School on 7 areas: 3 strong standard and 4 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "Pupils feel they belong and enjoy coming to school."

Early years - Strong standard. "Leaders prioritise giving children the best possible start to their education."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Leaders have developed a rich and varied personal development programme."

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils generally achieve well."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders place a high value on inclusion at this school."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have a clear vision for the school."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders and governors should analyse performance information more precisely to identify trends, evaluate the impact of their work, and sharpen their priorities for improvement"; "Leaders should ensure that all teachers adapt learning effectively so the most effective practice is consistent across all year groups".

In its own words: "At Moulton School our values are our principles that guide our thinking and behaviour. These are based on the virtues and attributes that thread through myHappymind - our Mental Health and Wellbeing whole school programme. At Moulton School, every individual is valued for who they are and what they contribute to the school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "My name is Miss Birch and I have been the headteacher of Moulton School since 2009 after joining in 2001 as the Y6 teacher! After spending so many years at the school, I can truly say I both know and love the school very much."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, basketball and swimming.

The school runs after-school care, from £6 per day.

Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Moulton School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% 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 (85% in reading, 78% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Moulton School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 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 Moulton School are Davenham CofE Primary School (0.7 miles); Leftwich Community Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 66% reading, 63% maths); Kingsmead Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 74% maths); and Whitegate CofE Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 95% reading, 68% maths).

Moulton School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

0.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 42 pupils (22.3%) received SEN support and 6 (3.2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Hartford Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Hall (outside), 120 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 14 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, public order offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71).

Moulton School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Moulton School are The County High School, Leftwich (1.3 miles); and St Nicholas Catholic High School (1.7 miles).