Charles Darwin Community Primary School
URN: 111053 • Northwich CW8 1BN
Overview
- Name
- Charles Darwin Community Primary School
- URN
- 111053
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Marianne Bennett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0160675194
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Darwin Street, Northwich CW8 1BN
Summary
Charles Darwin Community Primary School, located in Northwich, Cheshire, is a mixed community school that serves 355 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 342. Established in 1910, the school has evolved to provide a nurturing environment where children develop confidence, resilience, and a love of learning. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Be Safe, Be Ready, Be Respectful," fostering a supportive community for both students and families.
The curriculum at Charles Darwin is designed to be engaging and varied, encouraging academic growth alongside social development. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, with dedicated staff, including teaching assistants in every year group, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Recent initiatives include learning about Yom Kippur and celebrating Black History Month, reflecting the school's commitment to cultural education and diversity.
Parents are encouraged to be active participants in their children's education, with various support systems in place, including wraparound care and open days for prospective families. The school values the partnership with parents and the wider community, recognizing that collaboration is key to student success.
The curriculum at Charles Darwin is designed to be engaging and varied, encouraging academic growth alongside social development. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, with dedicated staff, including teaching assistants in every year group, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Recent initiatives include learning about Yom Kippur and celebrating Black History Month, reflecting the school's commitment to cultural education and diversity.
Parents are encouraged to be active participants in their children's education, with various support systems in place, including wraparound care and open days for prospective families. The school values the partnership with parents and the wider community, recognizing that collaboration is key to student success.
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Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 342
- Pupils
- 355
- Boys
- 189
- Girls
- 166
- FSM %
- 25.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-06-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 355 | 189 | 166 | 342 | 25.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 348 | 185 | 163 | 342 | 25.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 346 | 178 | 168 | 342 | 28.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 346 | 178 | 168 | 342 | 28.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 340 | 181 | 159 | 342 | 25.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 366 | 193 | 173 | 342 | 23.00 |
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