Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School

URN: 111333 • Congleton CW12 4RG

Overview

Name
Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School
URN
111333
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Special Measures
Ranking score
36.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Philippa Worswick (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
School Lane, Congleton CW12 4RG

Summary

Astbury St Mary's Church of England Primary School, located in Congleton, Cheshire East, is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 66 pupils, serving a capacity of 133. The school is committed to a nurturing environment, guided by its vision of "Walk in love as Christ loves you," which emphasizes the importance of self-control, peace, and kindness in the development of students. The leadership, under Head Teacher Miss P. Blythe, focuses on fostering both academic excellence and emotional wellbeing.

The curriculum at Astbury St Mary's is designed to meet Age Related Expectations (AREs) across reading, writing, and maths, with regular assessments to track student progress. The school also promotes British values, encouraging respect, tolerance, and individual liberty, while integrating Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural education into daily learning.

Astbury St Mary's prides itself on its strong community ethos, where staff are dedicated to treating each child as an individual. Parents have expressed appreciation for the supportive environment, noting the positive connections teachers make with students and the overall commitment to their children's growth and happiness.

Key details

LA
Cheshire East
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
133
Pupils
66
Boys
38
Girls
28
FSM %
6.10
Open date
Close date
2019-01-31
Last Ofsted
2017-01-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 66 38 28 133 6.10
2024-09-11 66 38 28 133 6.10
2023-09-11 66 38 28 133 6.10
2022-09-11 66 38 28 133 6.10
2021-09-11 66 38 28 133 6.10
2020-09-11 66 38 28 133 6.10

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