Best Primary Schools in Cheshire East 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 123 schools across Cheshire East. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Cheshire East has 123 primary schools, of which 17 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 95 rated Good — 91% of primary schools in Cheshire East are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Ashdene Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Cheshire East follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

123
Total schools
17
Outstanding
14%
Outstanding rate
65.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Ashdene Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
🥈 Gorsey Bank Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
🥉 Rode Heath Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
4. Wistaston Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
5. Vernon Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
6. Peover Superior Endowed Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
7. Wincle CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
8. Lostock Hall Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
9. Handforth Grange Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
10. Lindow Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
11. Egerton Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
12. Goostrey Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
13. Acton Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
14. Excalibur Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
15. Chelford CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
16. Bridgemere CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
17. Shavington Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
18. St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
19. St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
20. Bexton Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Cheshire East?
There are 123 primary schools in Cheshire East, of which 17 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Cheshire East?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Cheshire East is Ashdene Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Cheshire East?
Primary and secondary school applications in Cheshire East are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Cheshire East council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Cheshire East?
14% of primary schools in Cheshire East are rated Outstanding and 77% are rated Good. 80.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.