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Marlfields Primary School

Waggs Road, Congleton, CW12 4BT

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Congleton where 28% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

182

Ages

3-11

FSM

33.9%

Capacity

206

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Mar 2024

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

76.0%

Writing

38.0%

Maths

41.0%

RWM Combined

28.0%

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About Marlfields Primary School

Marlfields Primary School is a primary school in Congleton, Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 28% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 182 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Waggs Road, Congleton, CW12 4BT | More schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Marlfields Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
May 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Jan 2010 — Good (predecessor: Marlfields Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Marlfields Primary School

What is Marlfields Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Marlfields Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Marlfields Primary School's latest exam results?

Marlfields Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 28% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Marlfields Primary School located?

Marlfields Primary School is a primary school in Congleton, Cheshire East (CW12 4BT).

How many pupils attend Marlfields Primary School?

Marlfields Primary School has around 182 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Marlfields Primary School with other schools?

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