Tarporley CofE Primary School, Tarporley

In its own words: "At Tarporley CE Primary School, we actively promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. These values help prepare our pupils to become responsible, respectful and active citizens who can contribute positively to life in modern Britain."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Being part of the PTA means you can give something back to school. From a one-off cake bake, to volunteering your time at an event or to organise one, coming to meetings or even joining the committee. Your help is always welcome, no matter how much, or how little you can do."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include swimming, dance, choir, guitar and recorder.

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

In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at Tarporley CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% 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 (95% in reading, 85% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Tarporley CofE Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Tarporley CofE Primary School are Eaton Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 90% maths); Huxley CofE Primary School (2.7 miles, 50% reading, 33% maths); Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School (2.8 miles, Requires improvement, 92% reading, 77% maths); and Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 94% reading, 76% maths).

Tarporley CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

8.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 34 pupils (13.1%) received SEN support and 7 (2.7%) 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.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Tarporley CofE Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shops (outside), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Tarporley CofE Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 11 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71).

In 2024/25, Tarporley CofE Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.