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Childer Thornton Primary School

New School Lane, Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1QY

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Ellesmere Port where 77% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

242

Ages

3-11

FSM

8.4%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Outstanding

Feb 2024

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

93.0%

Writing

83.0%

Maths

93.0%

RWM Combined

77.0%

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About Childer Thornton Primary School

Childer Thornton Primary School is a primary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 77% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 242 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: New School Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1QY | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

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

Feb 2024 — Outstanding
May 2022 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Mar 2017 — Outstanding (predecessor: Childer Thornton Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Childer Thornton Primary School

What is Childer Thornton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Childer Thornton Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Childer Thornton Primary School's latest exam results?

Childer Thornton Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 77% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Childer Thornton Primary School located?

Childer Thornton Primary School is a primary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester (CH66 1QY).

How many pupils attend Childer Thornton Primary School?

Childer Thornton Primary School has around 242 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Childer Thornton Primary School with other schools?

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