Smallwood CofE Primary School

URN: 140894 • Sandbach CW11 2UR

Overview

Name
Smallwood CofE Primary School
URN
140894
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE SMALLWOOD ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Iestyn Lewis (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01477500362
Website
Visit
Address
School Lane, Sandbach CW11 2UR

Summary

Smallwood CofE Primary School is a mixed academy located in Sandbach, Cheshire East, with a current enrolment of 183 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 140. The school emphasizes a strong sense of community, viewing itself as a family dedicated to providing high-quality education. Headteacher Mr Iestyn Lewis highlights the importance of fostering a rich learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability in students.

The school’s ethos is rooted in its Christian values, which guide interactions and the overall philosophy of the institution. Smallwood Academy aims to instil a love of learning in all students, ensuring that they are well-prepared for the challenges of the 21st century. The curriculum is designed to engage pupils through diverse opportunities and experiences, with a particular focus on history and geography as key drivers for learning.

Support for students is a priority, with dedicated staff available to assist those with special educational needs. The school actively encourages parental involvement and values the contributions of all stakeholders, fostering a collaborative approach to education within the community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.smallwood.cheshire.sch.uk.

Key details

LA
Cheshire East
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE SMALLWOOD ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
140
Pupils
183
Boys
95
Girls
88
FSM %
7.10
Open date
2014-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-03-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 183 95 88 140 7.10
2024-09-11 178 92 86 140 8.40
2023-09-11 166 88 78 140 4.80
2022-09-11 166 88 78 140 4.80
2021-09-11 156 78 78 140 4.50
2020-09-11 161 76 85 140 5.00

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