Sound and District Primary School, Nantwich

In its own words: "At Sound and District Primary School, we are committed to providing the very best start in life for every child. We work in close partnership with parents and carers and take pride in being a welcoming and valued part of our local community."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cross-country, yoga, dance and cooking.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Sound and District Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% 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 87% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Sound and District Primary School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 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 Sound and District Primary School are Wrenbury Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 75% reading, 80% maths); Weaver Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 94% reading, 87% maths); St Anne's Catholic Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 71% maths); and Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School (2.6 miles, Outstanding, 76% reading, 64% maths).

Sound and District Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 10 pupils (7.2%) received SEN support and 6 (4.3%) 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 moderate learning difficulty.

Sound and District Primary School had 9 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 Wrenbury Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

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

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire East (61).

Sound and District Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.